Gluten free diets can certainly be helpful, no question. However, there are some people who go gluten free and don’t feel fully improved. There is a well identified and somewhat simple answer that may help these people, a low FODMAP diet. Let’s discuss a recent study that found that FODMAP avoidance was more effective for those with self-diagnosed non-celiac gluten sensitivity than was gluten avoidance. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey...
Jan 08, 2018•8 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Today we speak with ophthalmologist Dr. Travis Zigler regarding all things eye health. Dr. Zigler details how dysbiosis in the eye and nutrient deficiencies impair eye health and cause everything from dry eye to vision problems. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and mor...
Jan 03, 2018•40 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast I wanted to share with you today a recent interview I did with Dr. Ben Weitz on his podcast, the Rational Wellness Podcast, where we talked all about GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. I think you’ll like it. It’s a little bit longer than our normal videos, but we get pretty deep into GERD and there’s a lot to say here. We haven’t talked about it much in the past, so I’m hoping you’ll find the information both insightful, interesting, and above all else, hopefully useful. Please take a mo...
Jan 01, 2018•38 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast In another edition of health new updates, we will discuss: Red meat & ill health Probiotics for weight loss Thyroid autoimmunity and quality of life Low carb and leaky gut Elimination diets and dysbiosis in autism And more… Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey . Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. ...
Dec 27, 2017•45 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast A recent study has shown that probiotics can help reduce gas and improve constipation by decreasing levels of certain bacteria in the gut. These bacteria include the organism responsible for methane SIBO (technically not a bacteria, it’s an archaea). Was this a ‘special’ probiotic? Not really. Let’s discuss the details. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey . Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check...
Dec 25, 2017•8 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast Today I speak with one of the founding fathers of probiotic research, Professor Gregor Reid. We talk about the current state of probiotic research, what probiotics have been shown most helpful for vaginal infection, how probiotics can help with environmental toxins, and more… Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey . Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to b...
Dec 20, 2017•52 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast A very exciting study was just published showing supplementation with vitamin K2 caused a 12% increase in cardiac output. How does vitamin K2 improve cardiac output? Well, vitamin K2 is needed for energy production via what’s known as the electron transport chain. Let’s discuss what these results mean and if you should consider using vitamin K2. Please take a moment to help me better understand our audience and take this 30 second survey, https://www.drruscio.com/survey . Looking for more resour...
Dec 18, 2017•8 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast Today I speak with my good friend Chris Kresser. We discuss his new book, Unconventional Medicine , which lays out a plan to reinvent healthcare and thus allow us to solve our healthcare crisis. This was a great discussion and I am sure you will enjoy it! Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources/
Dec 13, 2017•47 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Depending on what you read, and where you read it, you can get very different opinions on SIBO. Some paint SIBO as a condition one can never recover from, while others call it a fad. Let’s discuss a reasonable and evidence-based take on SIBO recovery. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources...
Dec 11, 2017•7 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Worm therapy might be the missing link for gut health. This is because most of our hunter-gatherer ancestors were colonized by worms, and these worms appear to have an anti-inflammatory effect. Modern day, we are missing these worms and their anti-inflammatory benefits. Today I speak with Duke researcher Dr. William Parker. We discuss how worm therapy might be able to help IBS, IBD, depression, anxiety, allergy, and even autism. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource ...
Dec 06, 2017•54 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources
Dec 04, 2017•8 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast Hygge is a key ingredient missing in many people’s lives. It may account for why Denmark consistently ranks in the top 3 for happiness worldwide. Today I speak with happiness researcher Meik Wiking. We discuss what Hygge is and how you can cultivate more Hygge in your life. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources...
Nov 29, 2017•29 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Disorders in immune function are a modern day epidemic which manifest as a litany of immune and autoimmune conditions like hypothyroidism, celiac disease, IBD, RA, IBS, and depression. The gut is possibly the most impactful organ influencing the immune system. By understanding how to optimize gut health and gut immune function, we can unlock a powerful method for improving this array of immune and autoimmune conditions. However, what was healthy for our ancestor’s immune systems may not be healt...
Nov 27, 2017•38 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Another listener Questions podcast! Today we will discuss What the Health Low FODMAP Diets Gene Tailored Diets MegaSpore Probiotic Probios & Constipation Alternative prescription antibiotics and antifungals And more… Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book , and more. https://drruscio.com/resources...
Nov 22, 2017•41 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast We have discussed how most cases of sub-clinical hypothyroidism (SCH) do not require treatment with thyroid hormone. However, there is one notable exception – pregnancy. High level scientific evidence suggests that treating SCH can reduce the risk of miscarriage. Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources
Nov 20, 2017•4 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast Depending on who you ask, gluten-free could be described as anything from a fad all the way through an absolute essential. Today we speak with nutritionist Jennifer Fugo for a balanced and practical approach to going gluten-free. Jen also provides some helpful tips for eating out. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources...
Nov 15, 2017•58 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast You may have heard that “coffee cross-reacts as gluten.” Is this actually true? Well, yes and no. This appears to only be true for instant coffee. Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources...
Nov 13, 2017•6 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast This was a fantastic discussion with clinician and researcher in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Lawrence Afrin. MCAS is something to consider when you haven’t responded to anything else: diet, lifestyle, gut treatments, thyroid…. And, here is the kicker… it doesn’t require extensive lab testing nor expensive treatments for many cases. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https...
Nov 08, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast We recently discussed a study in which selenium & CoQ10 supplementation reduced cardiovascular death. Today, let’s discuss a follow up analysis that found that this protective effect was only seen in those with a baseline selenium deficiency and what values to look for on your lab work. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book, and more. https://drruscio.com/resources...
Nov 06, 2017•6 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Today I had a great conversation with Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio about how to use technology to improve health. Technology, like tracking apps and wrist devices, can be intimidating and overwhelming. We focused on the simple yet powerful devices and how they can be used to guide awareness and inspire change. Dr. R's Fast Facts Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. End FAST FACTS Code --> Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, ...
Nov 01, 2017•59 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast The low FODMAP diet can be very helpful for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has been shown to decrease gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and may also help constipation. Some have expressed concern that a low FODMAP diet decreases intestinal bacteria, which is debatable. However, exciting evidence shows a low FODMAP diet can reduce leaky gut, calm the immune system, and even repair the intestines. Let’s discuss. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page tha...
Oct 30, 2017•10 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Another episode of health news reviews, including updates on: Low FODMAP diet Exercise and your microbiota Fasting and metabolism Gene-tailored diets Paleo versus Mediterranean diets Fat and leaky gut Worms and intestinal health Parasites and probiotics Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a patient, a free gut health e-book and more. https://drruscio.com/resources/...
Oct 25, 2017•49 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast IBS and SIBO are common and can interfere with quality of life. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and altered bowel function (constipation or diarrhea). As we are learning more about IBS and SIBO, we are learning that alterations in the intestines may be a cause. Excitingly, recent evidence suggests that certain dietary changes may help repair the intestines in those with IBS and SIBO. Looking for more resources from Dr. Ruscio? Check out our resource page that includes how to become a ...
Oct 23, 2017•7 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Today we discuss adrenal testing, mitochondrial health, testosterone, stress, calories, body comp, and much more with Dr. Ben House. Dr. House knows his stuff, and this conversation was extremely insightful.
Oct 18, 2017•2 hr 33 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast Exercise has been shown to improve your microbiota, and being sedentary has been shown to have a negative impact on your microbiota. Let’s discuss a recent study which uncovered this, and let’s also discuss how this pertains to testing and weight loss.
Oct 16, 2017•9 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast We have discussed several examples of how we can make functional medicine more efficient and cost-effective. Oftentimes we look to science to help us understand what testing and treatment is not needed and which ones we should focus on. Today I was very impressed with Menno Henselmans as he outlined how we can do the same thing with rehab for musculoskeletal problems.
Oct 11, 2017•52 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast Organic acid testing is very popular in some functional medicine circles. I am open to it, but have had some reservations. Dr. Jeff Moss comes on the podcast today to discuss organic acid testing and provides some very important insights that satisfy my reservations and some key insights regarding how and when to use this test.
Oct 04, 2017•54 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast Today I had a fascinating discussion on why a low lectin diet is the evolution of the gluten-free diet with Dr. Steven Gundry. If you see the plausibility in humans not being ideally suited to digest grains, then you will deeply enjoy this conversation.
Sep 27, 2017•52 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes foods we think are healthy actually harm us. High FODMAP foods are a good example, as they can be harmful for those with IBS and IBD. High oxalate foods can also be a problem and are contained in some seemingly healthy foods. Today we dig into the details regarding oxalates with Sally Norton, who is an authority on this topic.
Sep 20, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast What do you get when a functional medicine doctor creates a clean pre and post workout supplement line? Well, first you get a good story as to how shady supplement companies can be in trying to add in non-healthy fillers. Second, you get the line that Dr. Gustin has created. Add a few drinks and the funny guys from Mind Pump (Sal, Andrew, and Justin) to this interview and you’ve got one heck of a show! Enjoy!
Sep 13, 2017•2 hr 30 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast 
