It’s crucial to correct high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, but even more important to understand what is considered a high level. To make this process simpler for you to navigate, I provide information about the lab value cutoffs, the benefits of consuming selenium and inositol in supplement or food form, and the optimal timing for retesting levels. Watch the video to learn more about how to improve your thyroid health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ktk4qYEUpk My book Healthy Gut,...
Jun 16, 2022•15 min•Ep 360•Transcript available on Metacast Are two therapies better than one? The latest probiotics research covers a wide range of health conditions, from SIBO to psoriasis, and shows the outcomes of combining probiotics with other therapies like antimicrobials and antihistamines. Listen to the podcast to learn more about what may be beneficial for treating symptoms of depression, allergic rhinitis, IBS, SIBO, asthma, and other health conditions. https://drruscio.com/probiotics-do-they-work-best-on-their-own-or-in-conjunction My book He...
Jun 15, 2022•36 min•Ep 360•Transcript available on Metacast Your mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of a cell for a reason. Their job is to power nearly every function and biochemical process that happens in your body. With a lot of tasks to perform, it’s important to keep your mitochondria healthy. Ari Whitten—author of Eat for Energy: How to Beat Fatigue, Supercharge Your Mitochondria, and Unlock All-Day Energy —provides nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can be a gamechanger for improving your mitochondrial function and enhancing your ener...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 360•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that excessive fear of the sun might be leading to more than 40% of the population being vitamin D deficient? Overcoming this fear, plus paying attention to the signs of a vitamin D deficiency, can benefit your immunity, mood, energy levels, metabolism, and so much more. Watch the video to learn the 10 signs of a vitamin D deficiency and what you can do about them. https://drruscio.com/10-vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms-what-you-can-do-about-them My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is av...
Jun 10, 2022•11 min•Ep 359•Transcript available on Metacast Another podcast about gut health research is in the books. This episode, I present findings about how health conditions like hydrogen SIBO, Crohns, Celiac Disease, skin rosacea, and allergic rhinitis respond to SIBO CBD oil, a gluten-free diet, glutamine, probiotics, the low FODMAP diet, vitamins B12 and D, and other interventions. Listen in to hear what the latest research says. https://drruscio.com/the-latest-gut-health-research-sibo-fodmaps-more My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available a...
Jun 08, 2022•43 min•Ep 359•Transcript available on Metacast Growing up in an abusive household, being homeless, and contemplating suicide, Michael Unbroken decided to do whatever it takes to have the life he wanted to have. Today, he’s a successful entrepreneur, life coach, speaker, and best-selling author for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Listen in as he shares what allowed him to push past these traumatic experiences to reach physical and mental well-being and learn which techniques he advises to those in a similar situation. https://drruscio.co...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 359•Transcript available on Metacast 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 tr...
Jun 01, 2022•13 min•Ep 358•Transcript available on Metacast 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-s...
May 30, 2022•42 min•Ep 358•Transcript available on Metacast 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-...
May 25, 2022•37 min•Ep 357•Transcript available on Metacast 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 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical...
May 23, 2022•36 min•Ep 357•Transcript available on Metacast 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-...
May 18, 2022•37 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
May 16, 2022•37 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast 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 symp...
May 12, 2022•10 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast 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 My book Healthy Gut, Heal...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast 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/l...
May 09, 2022•59 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
May 05, 2022•9 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast Optometrist and nutrition specialist Dr. Neda Gioia of Integrative Vision believes that healthy eyes start with a healthy body. So what are some healthy foods and habits you can adopt to protect and preserve your eye health? Dr. Neda not only shares why it’s critical to eat well, reduce screen time, perform eye exercises, and choose the right supplements, but also how you can begin making these necessary dietary and lifestyle changes to reduce or prevent ocular and neurodegenerative diseases. Li...
May 04, 2022•49 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast Probiotics and diet is usually what I recommend as the first line of treatment, but what happens when you’ve tried both and are still facing health challenges? Immunoglobulins, the main ingredient of our Intestinal Support Formula, is a more novel treatment for healing and repairing your gut and supporting your immune system. In the podcast, I run through the latest research that shows how immunoglobulins can help improve a wide range of health conditions and how to implement Intestinal Support ...
May 02, 2022•32 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast Are you looking for the most relevant scientific research to understand how the right nutrition can improve pregnancy and childbirth outcomes? Sarah Thompson, functional medicine practitioner, acupuncturist, and author of Functional Maternity: Using Functional Medicine and Nutrition to Improve Pregnancy and Childbirth Outcomes, has got you covered. Listen in as she sheds light on how to eat a nutrient-dense diet, exercise safely, reduce toxic exposures, and balance out hormones during pregnancy....
Apr 27, 2022•57 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast The possibility to breathe, sing, speak, sleep, and swallow pills and food better may become a reality with the EMST150—the most clinically validated expiratory muscle strength trainer. Listen in as speech language pathologist Jenny Opalinksi provides more information about how it works and who may benefit from it. https://www.drruscio.com/clinically-proven-breath-device-for-sleep-speech-and-more My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need o...
Apr 25, 2022•56 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast The latest research offers important insights into what health conditions may benefit from probiotics and how probiotics measure up to other therapies like antibiotics and steroids. Listen in to hear if probiotics may reduce symptoms and inflammation associated with H. Pylori, migraines, type 1 diabetes, asthma, COVID, IBS, and more. https://drruscio.com/latest-in-probiotics-for-kids-covid-stress-and-more My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're ...
Apr 20, 2022•34 min•Ep 352•Transcript available on Metacast What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy? How does it aid in the recovery of traumatic brain injuries, strokes, chronic fatigue, Lyme Disease, and other conditions? What other treatments can you do in conjunction to fully optimize your health? All of these questions and more are answered by Dr. Scott Sherr, the director of Integrative Hyperbaric Medicine and Health Optimization at Hyperbaric Medical Solutions. https://drruscio.com/is-oxygen-healing-why-consider-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy My book Healthy...
Apr 18, 2022•56 min•Ep 352•Transcript available on Metacast Marty Kendall, engineer and founder of Optimising Nutrition, and Aimee Gallo, Health Coach at the Ruscio Institute of Functional Medicine, bring their unique backgrounds to this discussion about why what, how, and when we eat matters for our health. Listen in as we discuss approaches to ensure your diet is nutrient-dense and steering you in the right direction to achieve your health goals. https://www.drruscio.com/how-to-optimize-your-nutrition-and-enjoy-nutrient-dense-foods My book Healthy Gut,...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast New research reveals how the supplements and medications you take—along with the current status of your gut and cardiovascular health—impacts your thyroid health. Don’t miss out on hearing what is effective for keeping your thyroid healthy and your sleep, mood, hormones, and digestion regulated. Listen to the podcast now. https://www.drruscio.com/do-supplements-natural-remedies-work-thyroid-health-updates My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're ...
Apr 11, 2022•35 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast While the nutritional value of vegetables continues to go down, Farmer Lee Jones is dedicated to bringing it up. On a mission to naturally enhance the flavor and quality of food, his farm is focused on “working in harmony with nature rather than trying to outsmart it.” To him, that means steering clear from the use of GMOs, rotating crops, testing the soil for mineral deficiencies, and ultimately creating nutrient-dense produce. Listen in to hear him discuss his process and passion for making a ...
Apr 06, 2022•42 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast Today we will cover listener questions, including… Trouble losing weight even with a raw vegan diet and juicing, what to try next? Can probiotics help prevent food poisoning when traveling? Is hair mineral testing accurate? Does SIBO cause lower T3 and sex hormones? What causes random acute throat tightening when eating? https://drruscio.com/listener-questions-weight-loss-sibo-hormones My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical ...
Apr 04, 2022•36 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast New gut health research is here and is providing insights into what may (or may not) help reduce the symptoms of GI conditions like Crohn’s disease, IBS, ulcerative colitis, SIBO, and colon cancer. Now is the time to hear what the evidence shows about interventions like the low FODMAP diet, Vitamin D, prebiotics, curcumin, and rifaximin. Listen to the podcast. https://www.drruscio.com/latest-gut-health-research-sibo-ibs-more My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/g...
Mar 30, 2022•39 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that commonly causes digestive symptoms like abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and appetite loss. For Kyle, his main symptom was abdominal pain with everything he ate. He also was experiencing constipation, bloating, low energy, headaches, and low back pain that traveled down his legs. After trying different remedies on his own and seeing no improvement, he sought the help of Dr. Joe, the Clinical Director of the Ruscio Institute for Functi...
Mar 28, 2022•18 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast Podcast guest Richard Jacobs has done his own exploration into viruses by interviewing several virologists on his Finding Genius podcast and for his book, Finding Genius: Understanding Viruses: 30 Questions, 25 Geniuses, 100 Amazing Insights . The data collected provides insights that may be familiar, like how viruses are connected to various conditions and diseases. However, some information in this podcast may be new to your ears. Listen in to our discussion and prepare to hear new information...
Mar 23, 2022•40 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast New IBS research presents interesting findings that may help both patients and providers identify the true underlying cause of IBS symptoms. Listen to the podcast to hear about the common types of misdiagnoses of IBS and how our clinic will integrate this data into our treatment model. https://www.drruscio.com/underlying-causes-of-ibs My book Healthy Gut, Healthy Yo u is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com L...
Mar 21, 2022•27 min•Ep 348•Transcript available on Metacast 
