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

Latest Episodes:

5 Signs of Hypothyroidism, Plus How To Find Symptom Relief Jun 01, 2022

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Getting the right diagnosis of any condition is critical in order to heal. With thyroid conditions, 30-60% of patients have been incorrectly diagnosed and are instructed to take lifelong medication. Not only does this lead someone down the wrong path, but it also often leaves them with unresolved symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety. In this video, I break down the five most reliable signs of hypothyroidism, offer what to do about a positive and negative thyroid test, and how to find true relief of symptoms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH-8RwGrygM

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 more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Experience Better Sleep and Less Stress According to Research May 30, 2022

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This podcast episode covers the latest research about a wide range of health conditions and potential treatments. Listening in provides you with the opportunity to learn more about the value of Vitamin D supplementation, Wim Hof Method, herbal remedies, low carb diets, cognitive behavioral therapy, high potassium, and nerve stimulation. Could these methods be something you add to your toolbox? Tune in to hear what the studies show may (or may not) work.

https://drruscio.com/experiencing-better-sleep-less-stress-according-to-research

Are Certain Probiotics More Effective for IBS and Depression? May 25, 2022

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In this episode, the latest probiotics research shows how H. Pylori, IBS, depression, vaginal candidiasis, gastroenteritis, and other health conditions respond to probiotic supplementation. Are you curious if multi-strain probiotics like Triple Therapy Probiotics and soil-based probiotics are more effective in treating symptoms of IBS? Do you want to know if taking probiotics can help improve clinical outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer? Tune in now for answers.

https://drruscio.com/are-certain-probiotics-more-effective-for-ibs-depression

New Gut Health Research: FODMAPs, Gluten, Elemental Diet May 23, 2022

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There are a number of updates in gut health—and knowing about them may be able to give you an idea of what approaches may be useful for your own healing. Listen in to hear the effects that gluten, the low FODMAP diet, the elemental diet, aspirin, and long-term use of rifaximin have on your gut and overall health.

https://drruscio.com/new-gut-health-research-fodmaps-gluten-elemental-diet

Thyroid Updates: Treating Hypothyroidism and Interpreting Labs May 18, 2022

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The latest thyroid health findings are in and are about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. This research reveals what medications—either taken solo or combined—are effective at reducing symptoms of brain fog, fatigue, and pain. Listen in to learn more about what each study shows, how to accurately interpret a thyroid lab, and how to best treat your thyroid with diet, lifestyle modifications, and gut health interventions.

https://drruscio.com/thyroid-updates-treating-hypothyroidism-and-interpreting-labs

Conquering Arthritis With Functional Medicine May 16, 2022

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On the search for answers about joint pain and stiffness in her hands, Susie came across functional medicine and our clinic. While she was aware of anti-inflammatory diets and other evidence-based interventions, she was struggling to find the right combination that worked best for her. By treating her—not her labs—we were able to provide her with answers to her initial questions, an actionable and effective plan, and get her symptoms under control. Listen in to hear how Susie used Elemental Heal, Triple Therapy Probiotics, fasting, and the autoimmune paleo diet to feel better.

https://drruscio.com/conquering-arthritis-with-functional-medicine

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 more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

The Ultimate Prebiotic Food List For Better Gut Health May 12, 2022

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Did you know that there are over 100 healthy foods rich in prebiotics? Prebiotics help feed the good bacteria in our gut and have been shown to reduce inflammation, repair leaky gut syndrome, bolster short-chain fatty acid production, improve constipation and mood, prevent migraines, and so much more. While I advise to eat the widest array possible from the food list we provide, I also exercise caution as consuming too many prebiotic-rich foods (especially with a sensitive gut) may increase symptoms of gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Watch the video to learn more about prebiotic foods and if they can help get your gut microbiome in healthy shape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8YJ_WNE6Hc

How to Interpret SIBO Test Results & Improve Food Intolerances May 11, 2022

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Dr. 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

Listener Questions: Food Allergies, Elemental Dieting, Lectins May 09, 2022

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Today we cover listener questions. We go over:

Why food allergy tests may not accurately reflect your symptoms.
Whether Elemental Heal is helpful for histamine intolerance, possible mold illness, and gut problems.
The hype around the lectin-free diet—and if it's warranted.
Reframing your health path to focus on your symptoms, not lab markers.
The difference between the two Intestinal Support Formula formulations.
Why low fecal elastase may be presenting in unexpected ways.

https://drruscio.com/listener-questions-food-allergies-elemental-dieting-lectins

The Hidden Reason You Have Brain Fog May 05, 2022

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Struggling with brain fog (brain inflammation) or chronic fatigue (which tends to go hand-in-hand with brain fog)? One of the often missed causes is gut health, and the overlooked brain gut connection. When struggling with brain fog symptoms like fatigue, trouble focusing, forgetfulness, and haziness in your thought processes, it's likely stemming from problems in your gut and related to the blood brain barrier. What does gut health have to do with brain fog and fatigue? Inflammation in the gut is just the starting point as to what could be going on. Watch this video to learn how to get rid of brain fog (hint: probiotics are a great starting point!) and function better in your life!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze-tgmDUwNs

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 more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources