How does using T3 affect your heart health? How can you spot the truth behind a catchy, clickbait headline? What’s new in probiotics research? Don’t miss out on the many discussion points in this episode, all of which can help you interpret true clinical findings and use the information to better your health. Tune in now. https://drruscio.com/thyroid-hormone-harm-news-on-probiotics My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical supp...
Sep 26, 2022•40 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Hinman–endurance athlete (5x Ironman)–knows a thing or two about training and recovering from workouts in a healthy way. In this episode, he shares what did (and didn’t) help him achieve his fitness goals and how he eventually found a routine that fueled his body and mind. Listen in to hear the power of sauna therapy, cold exposure, strength training, and daily movement for reaching peak athletic performance and optimizing health. https://www.drruscio.com/from-saunas-to-deadlifts-how-to-boo...
Sep 21, 2022•51 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast Earlier this year, Dr. Stasha Gominak–neurologist and creator of RightSleep®–was on Dr. Ruscio Radio, sharing her research findings that showed a connection between vitamin intake, gut health, and sleep. Now, she’s back on the podcast to elaborate more on the surprising link between gut health and sleep health. That’s right: your gut microbiome plays a bigger role in a good night’s sleep (or two) than you may think. Listen in to learn how you can optimize your gut health and get back to sleeping...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast A deep dive into the use of FMT for improving the gut microbiota, reducing sugar cravings, and healing other non-digestive symptoms with Enid Taylor Over 15 years ago, Enid Taylor founded the Taymount Clinic, which originally focused on gut health and colonic hydrotherapy. Flash forward to 2011, her clinic became the first in the northern hemisphere to specialize in Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT). In this episode, Enid Taylor shares how FMT became a main staple in her practice, what criteria ...
Sep 14, 2022•55 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast There are many research-backed ways to increase quality of life and slow or prevent age-related diseases. In this episode, Dr. Greg Kelly–naturopathic physician and author of Shape Shift –expands on senolytics, a class of drugs that show positive effects on aging, brain and skin health, and anabolic resistance. Hear how senolytics, along with strength and resistance training, walking, perfecting your circadian rhythm, and consuming protein, can help you age and feel well. https://www.drruscio.co...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast Should you follow the Autoimmune-Paleo, Paleo, or low FODMAP diet to optimize your thyroid health? Are iron and HCL supplements needed to improve your thyroid symptoms? In my new thyroid course, I’ll be providing answers to these questions based on your labs, symptoms, health history, and previous response to treatment. https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/ In this episode, I outline how the modules in my thyroid course will help you avoid over-supplementation, broaden your diet, and ultimately f...
Sep 07, 2022•26 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that gut health is more likely to be a problem than thyroid health? What’s tricky is that gut and thyroid symptoms often overlap. In my new thyroid course, I make it simple. I’ll explain how to interpret thyroid lab results, improve gut and thyroid symptoms, and reduce or wean off of thyroid medication. https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/ In this episode, I cover the power of dietary and lifestyle interventions for a healthier gut and thyroid. Listen in to learn how you can natural...
Sep 05, 2022•26 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast I’m so excited to announce that I have finally put together a course on thyroid health. I developed this course because of what I see in my clinical practice every single week: patients who have seen conventional doctors and alternative or functional medicine doctors, who have done their own research, and who still have symptoms. My clinical team and I have learned so much by obsessing over all of the latest thyroid, gut, and autoimmunity research, and by working with patients every day. I’m pro...
Aug 31, 2022•28 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast For many years, Dr. Hedberg has been a speaker in the functional medicine arena, presenting on autoimmune disease and the connection between infections and chronic illness. In this podcast, he speaks about why long COVID affects some more than others and what nutritional, herbal, and lifestyle interventions can help improve symptoms. Listen in to hear more. https://drruscio.com/long-covid-natural-treatment-strategies My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutboo...
Aug 29, 2022•54 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast Today we will cover listener questions, including: Do you hear about GI symptoms after COVID Vaccine often? Can Berberine help with different forms of SIBO? Does intermittent fasting make reflux worse? Is it ok to use antimicrobials along with probiotics at the same time? How to take probiotics on a budget? How to apply your hormone balance supplements with menstrual status? Why can some people eat a lot of food and not feel full? https://drruscio.com/listener-questions-intermittent-fasting-anti...
Aug 24, 2022•49 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast While there is a subset of people who feel better by taking T3 and T4 together, the study featured in this episode reveals potential negative side effects. This finding reiterates the importance of using therapies that work best for treating symptoms, not just lab work. Our clinic’s very own Dr. Scott went through a process of trial-and-error to find relief for his food sensitivities and heal from mold exposure. Tune in to the podcast to hear interesting insights about limbic retraining, the GUP...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast It may be easy to gloss over simple, cost-free lifestyle changes you can make to improve your health, especially when the latest new gadgets or health crazes appear. It’s important to look at what the research says. In this case, spending time in nature and developing (and sticking to) a sound sleeping routine has been proven to increase longevity, reduce stress levels, and improve sleep quality. Listen to the studies that support this evidence and how you can benefit from quality sleep and time...
Aug 17, 2022•19 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast Patients often come to our clinic wondering why they’re still experiencing symptoms despite taking thyroid medication. Come to find out, their labs and symptoms don’t correlate with a thyroid diagnosis. Instead, they find relief by discontinuing thyroid medication and improving their gut health. I've been down a similar path before—following a lab result, taking a thyroid hormone, and feeling worse, to then discovering a thyroid misdiagnosis. Listen in as I share my experience and how important ...
Aug 15, 2022•38 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast David Tomen is the founder of Nootropics Expert–an online source featuring research on nootropics and neuroscience and tips for better brain health. In this episode, he shares his knowledge of nicotine and other brain-boosting supplements. To your surprise, you will hear how nicotine, when used occasionally in low doses, can help improve mood, memory, cognitive performance, reaction time, and concentration. Listen in to hear the science behind it all and what may help you enhance your cognition....
Aug 10, 2022•55 min•Ep 368•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast episode covers a wide range of research topics, inviting you to learn about the potential connections between: Iodine deficiency and hypothyroidism Vitamin D and erectile dysfunction Sleep apnea and anxiety and depression Subclinical hypothyroidism and bone health Low carb diets and kidney disease Omega 3s and blood pressure Mold exposure and fatigue Tune in to hear what the research reveals. https://drruscio.com/iodine-thyroid-hashimotos-sleep-research-updates My book Healthy Gut, ...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min•Ep 368•Transcript available on Metacast Think of myofunctional therapy as physical therapy, but only focusing on mouth, tongue, and face muscles. Sarah Hornsby—a registered dental hygienist and orofacial myofunctional therapist—explains how muscular imbalances in these areas may result in breathing problems, which have a great impact on our sleep quality, cognitive function, joint health, and energy levels. In the podcast, she offers a simple 30-second assessment you can do to determine if you’re sleeping efficiently throughout the ni...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 367•Transcript available on Metacast When looking for a way to heal your gut, it’s important to listen to what the research says. In this episode, the latest gut health studies feature the following interventions: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) Butyrate The low FODMAP diet Probiotics Prokinetics Meditation Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Listen in to discover more about the efficacy of these interventions on IBS, SIBO, acid reflux, and more. https://drruscio.com/dysbiosis-low-fodmap-research-updates My boo...
Aug 01, 2022•43 min•Ep 367•Transcript available on Metacast When your brain is functioning at its finest, you may find it easier to solve problems, make decisions, retain information, and concentrate. For better brain health, all it may take is a change in your morning routine. Learn what three things you can do every morning to keep you and your brain healthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENj0ppNoHaU My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinsti...
Jul 27, 2022•11 min•Ep 366•Transcript available on Metacast When Damien came into the clinic, he expressed how he had tried various diets, including gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, and carnivore only to still wind up with constant, severe diarrhea. He was aware that other factors, such as excessive drinking and emotional trauma, contributed to his flare-ups. Our focus was to find what worked best for him. In his case, it was a combination of probiotics, a low FODMAP diet, and our Gut Rebuild Nutrients formula. Damien discusses how following this protocol, ...
Jul 25, 2022•18 min•Ep 366•Transcript available on Metacast Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death worldwide, but it’s not inevitable. 90% of the risks can be prevented. Wondering how? This video identifies the four signs of heart disease you shouldn’t ignore and how to address them for optimal heart health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmdu0C-XbJg 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 ...
Jul 20, 2022•12 min•Ep 365•Transcript available on Metacast Many gut health related questions came in from listeners, which prompted responses about the benefits of triple therapy probiotics, limbic retraining, digestive enzymes, and Elemental Heal for acid reflux, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gastritis, and other gastrointestinal conditions. Outside of the gut health discussions, a few other questions were asked: How does dysbiosis affect bladder health? If stevia is an irritant, what’s another healthy sweetener to use? Is there a conne...
Jul 18, 2022•45 min•Ep 365•Transcript available on Metacast Knowing whether or not gluten is an issue for you is important. If it is, it can cause inflammation and uncomfortable digestive issues. If not, your diet may be more limited than it needs to be. In this video, I cover how to eliminate and then reintroduce gluten in your diet as well as when to consider other potential culprits of your symptoms, like FODMAPs and prebiotics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDnnkNUCgo4 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook...
Jul 13, 2022•18 min•Ep 364•Transcript available on Metacast While the Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is just one of the lab markers on a standard thyroid panel, it carries a lot of weight. If it’s interpreted incorrectly, someone may end up on lifelong thyroid medication that they don’t need. In the video, I explain which TSH levels are considered normal and which values truly warrant medication. Watch now to learn the steps to take for better thyroid and overall health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7n0P47YWRo My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is a...
Jul 06, 2022•15 min•Ep 363•Transcript available on Metacast While the main symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are known, the root cause can often be a mystery to a patient. Dr. Jennifer Tufenkian—naturopathic physician and functional medicine educator—has spent two decades treating CFS and helping patients regain their energy. In this episode, she shares her clinical wisdom about what natural remedies work to combat chronic fatigue caused by viral infections, mold and heavy metal toxicity, emotional trauma, hormonal imbalances, and mitochondria d...
Jul 04, 2022•56 min•Ep 363•Transcript available on Metacast In the story of modern medicine, antibiotics play the role of both hero and villain. They are often prescribed to clear up respiratory, abdominal, vaginal, pelvic, ear, sinus, and throat infections. But as with any medication, they can come with unwanted side effects. However, not all antibiotics are created equal. Some antibiotics offer more benefits and fewer risks, and vice versa. To know which these are and why it’s a must to take probiotics with them, watch our video. https://www.youtube.co...
Jun 30, 2022•22 min•Ep 362•Transcript available on Metacast Your rib cage and pelvic floor play a bigger role in improving chronic pain, abdominal distention, digestion, and sexual function than you may think. Deborah Bowes—physical therapist and Guild Certified Feldenkrais teacher—shares how to reduce rib cage tension and improve gut, pelvic, and mental health using breathing and movement exercises. Listen in as she provides more information about how her techniques and the Feldenkrais Method have helped people with complex health conditions and have no...
Jun 29, 2022•59 min•Ep 362•Transcript available on Metacast By now, you have likely heard about the connection between your gut and other organs like your thyroid, brain, and liver. This episode has the latest findings about these unique connections, particularly between: Depression and gastrointestinal symptoms Gut microbiota and mood disorders Gut dysbiosis and rheumatoid arthritis IBS and hypnotherapy GI infections and post-infectious IBS Histamine intolerance and gut dysbiosis SIBO and subclinical hypothyroid … and a lot more. Tune in to the episode ...
Jun 27, 2022•35 min•Ep 362•Transcript available on Metacast Are your symptoms coming from your gut or somewhere else? Gut issues like Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can cause digestive and non-digestive symptoms, making it tricky to understand what to treat and how to find relief. To help you identify if SIBO is the root cause of your fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and thyroid and mood issues, I provide the main signs and symptoms to look out for. Watch the video now to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmKxwSlf1iU My book Healthy ...
Jun 23, 2022•19 min•Ep 361•Transcript available on Metacast Typically, this podcast segment covers thyroid and female hormonal health research updates, but this episode also includes updates relevant to diet and lifestyle. Don’t miss out on hearing the unique relationships between: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and heavy metals Graves Disease and long-term antithyroid drug supplementation Phytoestrogens and peri/post menopause Meditation and depression Fish intake and cognition Sauna therapy and athletic performance Red ginseng and chronic fatigue Tun...
Jun 22, 2022•47 min•Ep 361•Transcript available on Metacast What started as a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis as a teenager resulted in Dr. Hannah Hamlin from our clinic studying nutritional science and pursuing a career in functional medicine. Through her studies and personal experiences, Hannah explored various lifestyle and nutrition strategies to improve her blood sugar levels, sleep, and fatigue. Listen in to hear what ultimately stuck through the process of trial and error and other ways you can support your gut and hormonal health. https://drruscio.com/...
Jun 20, 2022•54 min•Ep 361•Transcript available on Metacast 
