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Sun Exposure Reduces Depression Jul 06, 2020

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According to a 2018 study, safe sun exposure appears to increase vitamin D levels and reduce depression symptoms in vitamin D deficient people. In today's podcast, I review the study, share the best way to practice sun exposure, and suggest how to get adequate sun during the winter months. https://drruscio.com/sun-exposure-reduces-depression

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Updates on SIBO Jul 01, 2020

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Join SIBO expert Dr. Allison Siebecker to hear key advice for SIBO patients, the surprising results of the latest SIBO studies, and hear her answers to listener questions about SIBO. Also, learn more about her widely appreciated SIBO courses for both patients and practitioners. https://drruscio.com/updates-on-sibo

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Bipolar & Hyperthyroid Vastly Improved by Optimizing Gut Health Jun 29, 2020

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Holly was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and hyperthyroidism and her symptoms continually got worse during her 30s. Using guidance from Healthy Gut, Healthy You, she focused on improving her gut health. She no longer needed her bipolar medication, and she's been able to significantly reduce her hyperthyroidism medication. Learn more about Holly's story. https://drruscio.com/bipolar-hyperthyroid-vastly-improved-by-optimizing-gut-health

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Assessing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Risk Jun 24, 2020

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Is the risk of coronavirus infection as serious as we've been led to believe? In today's podcast, I talk with Dr. Kirk Parsley, who thinks the relative risk is lower than we think, and that the case fatality rate will end up being similar to influenza. Hear his thoughts about coronavirus testing, coronavirus data, and public health strategies to move us forward from COVID-19. https://drruscio.com/assessing-coronavirus-covid19-risk

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

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Why Probiotics Are Important & A Simple Protocol To Get Started Jun 22, 2020

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In an ideal world, we wouldn't need probiotics. However, today there are a number of factors that congeal to create a situation in which probiotics do seem to offer benefit for many. Here I describe the various factors that can result in an unbalanced gut and why this happens. Luckily there are things you can do to improve the health of your gut. Probiotics can play a supportive role in that. https://drruscio.com/why-probiotics-are-important

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

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Natural Supports for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jun 17, 2020

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With a coronavirus vaccine and effective antivirals still a ways out in the future, how can we practice coronavirus prevention and best support ourselves if we get sick? In today's podcast, I talk with Dr. Paul Anderson, naturopathic physician, about natural supplements that may help with coronavirus prevention and treatment. https://drruscio.com/natural-supports-for-coronavirus-covid-19

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

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The Best Test for SIBO: High-Level Scientific Evidence Jun 15, 2020

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What's the best test for SIBO, the glucose breath test, or the lactulose breath test? In today's video, I share the results of a meta-analysis suggesting glucose breath testing is more accurate. I also discuss how to properly read a lactulose breath test to increase accuracy, and how much you should rely on breath testing for SIBO while improving your gut health. https://drruscio.com/the-best-test-for-sibo

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

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How Long Should You Stay on the Low FODMAP Diet? Jun 08, 2020

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Knowing how long to stay on the Low-FODMAP diet is key to your success. You should be seeing Low-FODMAP results at three-to-four weeks, but you may need a few months before you see the full benefits. Learn how to decide how long to use the Low-FODMAP diet for IBS, SIBO, and other gut health conditions. https://drruscio.com/how-long-should-you-stay-on-the-low-fodmap-diet

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

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Evaluating Risk and Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jun 03, 2020

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Minimizing coronavirus spread is the key to safely reopening US society. Dr. Perlmutter shares how to prevent coronavirus spread, how the US is working toward herd immunity and safety, and how to encourage healthy immune function for coronavirus prevention. https://drruscio.com/evaluating-risk-and-updates-on-coronavirus

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

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1 Powerful Way to Overcome Your Thyroid Symptoms Jun 01, 2020

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What is the most powerful method to overcome your thyroid symptoms? Treating the cause. Shockingly, many patients are told their thyroid is the problem when it is not. Amy struggled with thyroid medications for a year and a half and experienced no improvement. She was incorrectly labeled hypothyroid, so the meds didn't work. Let's discuss how you can double-check if your diagnosis is correct, and how simple gut therapies may treat the cause of your symptoms. https://drruscio.com/1-powerful-way-to-overcome-your-thyroid-symptoms

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

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