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

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Personalizing Sleep Medicine for You Dec 20, 2021

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Sleep is a cornerstone of health, and the field of sleep medicine encompasses a variety of devices, therapies, products, and lifestyle modifications to help those with sleep disorders.

However, it can be difficult to navigate your way through all of the research and content on sleep health.

On this podcast, physical therapist Zac Cupples and I break down the approaches in a hierarchical fashion from simple, inexpensive, and easily accessible to more complex, making it simpler to identify the ones appropriate for your needs.

https://drruscio.com/personalizing-sleep-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

Is it Celiac or SIBO? Top Updates on Gut Health Dec 15, 2021

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This podcast episode is one in a series that reviews the current state of research on various aspects of gut health. I delve into recent studies on Crohns' disease and elemental diet, the relationship between H. pylori and GERD, Aloe extract for IBS, the association of SIBO and heart failure, and much more.

https://drruscio.com/gut-health-research-updates-1

How Much MCT Oil Per Day Is Right For Me? Dec 13, 2021

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MCT oil is a nutritional supplement widely used for weight loss, cognitive health, improved metabolism and keto diets. It offers many benefits for those who are unable to break down dietary fats and is helpful for lowering blood sugar, improving insulin resistance, and supporting cognitive function, as well as for patients with Alzheimers and Crohn's disease.

Although safe for most people, MCT oil poses potential risks for people with certain health conditions. Learn how to maximize its benefits and reduce side effects when incorporating it into your diet.

https://drruscio.com/how-much-mct-oil-per-day/

How to Improve Fatigue & Constipation Without Thyroid Meds Dec 08, 2021

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Beth had a long history of gastrointestinal issues, a diagnosis of Hashimoto's, chronic fatigue and several food intolerances… to name a few. She was taking thyroid medication as prescribed, but it didn't seem to help. Then, she started working with Dr. Joe Mather from our clinic, who worked through our science-based, algorithmic process to find a better way. Beth and Dr. Mather worked together, focusing on implementing a new diet, beginning probiotic therapy and using other evidence-based tools. Not only was she able to safely discontinue her thyroid medication, but she soon saw improvements in fatigue, constipation, metabolic issues, food tolerance, heavy metal toxicity and more. Listen in as Dr. Joe and I detail step-by-step how our model helped to make this happen. You'll also hear Beth tell her story in her own words.

https://drruscio.com/stop-thyroid-meds-case-study

What Science Tells Us About the Best Diet for Brain Health Dec 06, 2021

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What's the best diet for brain health? Research into this topic is still preliminary and suggests a few different approaches. However, eating to control inflammation and manage blood sugar is most important. Here, we'll dive into the best dietary strategies for improving cognition, mood, beating brain fog and more.

https://drruscio.com/best-diet-for-brain-health/

The Latest in Probiotics Research Dec 01, 2021

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There is much existing clinical research on probiotics, and more studies are emerging on a regular basis. In this podcast episode I review 10 studies that examine the effectiveness of probiotics for improving gut health, liver function, mood, sleep, children's issues, and more. I also cover pointers for practitioners to keep in mind when prescribing probiotics for patients.

https://drruscio.com/probiotic-research-updates-2/

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

Can Continuous Glucose Monitoring Support Your Health Goals? Nov 29, 2021

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Blood glucose holds keys to many important health markers including metabolic health, insulin levels, and our risk for chronic disease. The Continuous Glucose Monitoring device provides a simple, non-invasive way to track your blood glucose in real time, and see how your diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors affect your levels.

Kara Collier, co-founder of Nutrisense, discusses this important innovation in personal health tracking.

https://drruscio.com/continuous-glucose-monitoring

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

Does Blastocystis Hominis Need to be Treated? Nov 24, 2021

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The protozoa Blastocystic hominis, long thought to be a cause of IBS, is receiving renewed attention in the functional and integrative medicine field. A growing body of evidence shows that Blasto may be benign in its impact and, in fact, may not even be a parasite as was previously assumed.

In this podcast episode, I review a sampling of studies that examine the prevalence of Blasto in patients with IBS, and consider the effects of treatment on both Blasto and symptomology.

The takeaway for practitioners is we should always treat the patient rather than the lab result, and even consider a more conservative approach to recommending labs for gut symptoms. https://drruscio.com/blastocystis-treat-or-not

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

How Myofunctional Therapy and Sleep Medicine Can Help You Nov 22, 2021

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Sleep is as important for our overall health as diet and exercise, and yet many people struggle to get a full night's rest on a regular basis. Prolonged bouts of insufficient sleep can lead to brain fog, mood issues and fatigue.

But when it comes to improving sleep quality, there are many approaches, therapies, and devices to choose from.

In this podcast, I talk sleep medicine with Dr. Nik Hedberg, D.C. We compare our personal experiences with myofunctional therapy, mouth taping, mandibular advancement devices, home sleep tests, and more. https://drruscio.com/sleep-medicine-advances

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

SIBO Diets: Your Guide To Choosing The Right One Nov 17, 2021

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If you have SIBO, it's important to choose a diet that will help you get your symptoms under control while you work on healing the bacterial overgrowth that's at the root of the problem.

But selecting a diet that fits your needs can be challenging.

In this article, I break down the various dietary options for SIBO and explain how to decide which one is right for you. https://drruscio.com/sibo-diet/

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