On today’s episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Ronesh Sinha about the importance of balancing blood sugar, misconceptions about insulin resistance, and the best ways to eat, exercise, and sleep for blood sugar optimization. We also talk about the problem with overdoing keto diets and fasting, and how to determine your ideal carb allocation. https://drruscio.com/glucose-monitoring-insulin-resistance-sleep-diet My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ I...
May 10, 2021•56 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the podcast, Aaron Alexander and I go deep into the connections between physical mobility and emotional flexibility. Aaron’s approach to health combines the musculoskeletal with the psychospiritual, and he shares a number of insights into how everything is connected within our bodies and minds. This episode is also packed with simple strategies for improving mobility, function, and overall health. https://drruscio.com/physical-mobility-emotional-flexibility My book Healthy Gut, Healthy ...
May 05, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Dr. Ken Adolph about how ketamine, a legal psychedelic, can be used as a tool to help break the cycle of ruminations for those with depression, anxiety, PTSD, past trauma, and maybe even for those with food or environmental reactivity. https://drruscio.com/ketamine-breakthroughs-in-brain-health-emotions My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Is folic acid really toxic for those with MTHFR gene polymorphisms? On today’s podcast, I take a balanced look at the research to help answer this question. I also share a case study about how one woman’s perimenopause symptoms were resolved with the help of conservative functional medicine, and a brief review research on modified citrus pectin as a heavy metal chelator. https://drruscio.com/is-folic-acid-toxic Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ ...
Apr 28, 2021•44 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast episode, Dr. Debora Chasse shares her insights into a few surprising causes of chronic bloating and distention, including vagus nerve damage, lymphatic system blockages, and adhesions. We cover how to identify these issues, and techniques for healing. https://drruscio.com/bloating-distention-the-vagus-nerve-lymphatics-and-adhesions My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austi...
Apr 26, 2021•56 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast Is there any truth to the claims that there’s an ideal thyroid medication ratio? On today’s podcast, I break down the research to answer this question. I also share a fascinating case study about the power of probiotics to resolve H. pylori, and a brief review of a study on psychedelics for treating depression. https://drruscio.com/ideal-thyroid-medication-ratio Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/r...
Apr 21, 2021•37 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Today on the podcast, Dr. Mike T. Nelson is back to talk about how you can improve exercise tolerance, fatigue, stress, and recovery by gradually improving cardiovascular conditioning. He also explains a simple test you can perform yourself to determine your own cardiovascular conditioning. https://drruscio.com/fatigue-and-poor-recovery My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looki...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including a review of pancreatic insufficiency, the importance of careful data interpretation with thyroid research, and a case study on limbic retraining leading to improved GI function. https://drruscio.com/neural-retraining-for-gi-dysfunction Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com...
Apr 14, 2021•43 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast Your questions about low dose naltrexone with thyroid medications, how to improve PMS, dopamine deficiency, elemental diets, and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-naltrexone-improving-pms-dopamine-deficiency My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast episode, I talk with Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz about the importance of working with an expert who understands the whole picture when it comes to your environment. Michael breaks down a practical approach to mold testing that reduces fear, confusion, and cost. https://drruscio.com/mold-the-1-professional-you-must-have-on-your-team My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical suppor...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast, I share key clinical insights from recent issues of the Future of Functional Medicine Review (FFMR), including research on the true underpinnings of SIBO, and a case study on effective functional medicine treatment for complex thyroid and gut symptoms. https://drruscio.com/are-we-defining-sibo-properly Join our growing community of clinicians today! https://drruscio.com/review-1dollar/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Apr 05, 2021•31 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast If you have persistent constipation, bloating, and/or SIBO, and you haven’t responded to dietary changes or medications, it may have to do with abdominal adhesions (scar tissue). On today’s podcast, I talk with researchers and clinicians Larry and Belinda Wurn about what causes adhesions and how to know if they may be affecting you. https://drruscio.com/scar-tissue-in-your-gut My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support,...
Mar 29, 2021•55 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, I talk with Magdalena Wszelaki about female hormone balance, estrogen dominance, and how you can improve hormonal balance and symptoms with dietary and herbal therapies that target the liver and the gut. https://drruscio.com/female-hormone-balance-how-tos My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Mar 24, 2021•48 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Your questions about Sole water, taking collagen with biofilm busters, difficulty swallowing pills, hypothyroidism, SIBO, BPC-157 and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-sole-water-swallowing-pills-biofilms-sibo My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Mar 22, 2021•52 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast, I talk to journalist James Nestor about the fascinating science behind breath and the widespread benefits of nasal breathing for improving health, performance, sleep apnea, and even longevity. We also talk about what you can do to improve your own breathing starting now. https://drruscio.com/nasal-breathing-improves-health My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, investigative journalist Scott Carney takes us inside what he learned while writing his fascinating book The Wedge. He breaks down how we can use ancestral or paleo stressors to reprogram and improve emotional and physiological health. https://drruscio.com/health-benefits-of-paleo-environmental-stressors-part-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://austinfm.com/ Looking for...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s podcast, I sit down with Dr. Rob Abbott and Dr. Joe Mather, who work with me at the Austin Center for Functional Medicine. We talk about the exciting things that we’re doing at the clinic to contribute to meaningful scientific research, foster collaboration, and get better patient outcomes. https://drruscio.com/better-model-of-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:...
Mar 08, 2021•54 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast A new SIBO breath test assesses hydrogen sulfide, which is directly related to diarrhea and abdominal pain. Dr. Mark Pimentel tells us more about this new test and how it can help to personalize SIBO treatment. https://drruscio.com/new-sibo-test-assessing-hydrogen-sulfide My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Mar 03, 2021•45 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast How can we use herbal remedies and the shape, color, and taste of foods to heal? Dr. Josh Axe draws from both ancient practices and modern medical research to identify practical tips and tools for using herbs and foods as medicine. https://drruscio.com/ancient-remedies My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Feb 24, 2021•36 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Does cannabis use really double the risk of cancer? I break down what the research actually says, the importance of examining effect size, and how statements based on research findings can be misleading. https://drruscio.com/cannabis-cancer-risk My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Feb 22, 2021•15 min•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know the size of your jaw and the position of your tongue can influence how well you breathe, sleep, and feel? In this podcast episode, Dr. Theodore Belfor dives deep into the connection between the oral airway and overall health, including practical advice for improvement. https://drruscio.com/oral-airway-health Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Today we will cover Listener Questions including: Are glycosaminoglycans in meat problematic in SIBO; Why did my BMs improve when I ate “bad”; Thoughts on gene testing; Is it possible to have reactions to Medium Chain Triglycerides; Thoughts about EMF exposure at airport security; What’s your latest take on interpreting SIBO tests; Thoughts on Accutane and abdominal adhesions; and more. https://drruscio.com/answers-on-meat-and-sibo-better-bms-gene-testing-mct Looking for more? Check out https://...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast How can we optimize peptide therapy for cognitive performance? Listen to my conversation with Dr. Dan Stickler to learn about the importance of cycling, how to use brain mapping and brain stimulation alongside peptides, and what other outside-the-box therapies and tools may help. https://drruscio.com/peptides-for-cognitive-performance Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Feb 10, 2021•55 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast Whole foods are the centerpiece of the food as medicine movement, and have clear health benefits. In this episode, Nutritionist and founder of Paleo Valley Autumn Smith, shares how clean eating helped her heal her own health challenges, and inspired her to create whole-food, sustainably sourced products for others who need healthy clean eating options. https://drruscio.com/diet-mental-health-clean-sustainable-food-supplements My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/...
Feb 03, 2021•58 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Pushing your body’s limits with cold exposures, heat exposure, and breathing exercises may not seem like it could be healthy. In this episode, investigative journalist Scott Carney, author of The Wedge, shares how increasing environmental stressors has surprising health benefits, for your immune, metabolic, gut health, and more. https://drruscio.com/missing-paleo-stressors My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, ple...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast Your questions about Intestinal Support Formula, which elemental formula is best, Hashimotos, digestive bitters, antihistamines, and biofilms. https://drruscio.com/mycotoxin-support-low-fodmap-hashimotos My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources...
Jan 27, 2021•48 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast How do you improve bloating, fatigue, diarrhea, and hair loss? Simple gut health support, with the Paleo diet and probiotics can make a profound difference. In today’s video, Ana shares how the protocol in Healthy Gut, Healthy You improved her symptoms and restored her health. https://drruscio.com/bloating-fatigue-hair-loss-resolved My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/ Looking f...
Jan 25, 2021•21 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a research proven technique for resolving trauma, anxiety, fear, and some of the limbic imbalances that can prevent healing progress, whether with your gut symptoms, chonic illness, and more. Listen as I discuss with Paula Harry, LCSW, to learn more about EMDR, how it works, and how to best use it. https://drruscio.com/emdr-therapy-a-science-based-tool-to-reduce-worry-anxiety-fear My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at htt...
Jan 13, 2021•45 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast Ashok Gupta’s neuroplasticity training — also called limbic system retraining — reduced chronic pain, depression, and anxiety by more than 40% for women with fibromyalgia in 8 weeks. In today’s episode, Gupta shares his results, and discusses how focusing on the nervous system can create surprising results for chronic illness. https://drruscio.com/neuroplasticity-brain-retraining-program-is-effective-to-treat-chronic-illness My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/g...
Jan 06, 2021•49 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast As we transition to a new year, I want to tell you how thankful I am for your support of Healthy Gut, Healthy You, The Future of Functional Medicine, Dr. Ruscio Radio, and Functional Medicine Formulations. Your support helps me encourage the Functional Medicine field to be more evidence based, and widens our collective impact. Listen to today’s episode to hear my full message of thanks, and my plans for the coming year and beyond. https://drruscio.com/thank-you-my-future-plans-and-all-the-reason...
Jan 04, 2021•29 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast 
