Autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, type 1 diabetes, alopecia, vitiligo, psoriasis, etc, are being reported at ever increasing rates. Functional medicine takes a whole new approach to addressing chronic conditions by focusing on the causes, not the symptoms. In his clinic, Dr. Ruscio seeks to help patients with autoimmune symptoms identify the root cause – the trigger causing their immune system to run out of control. This may include autoimmune or anti-inflammatory diet protocols to remove possible triggers, lab test, or removal of environmental exposure. Take a look below to see some of Dr. Ruscio’s recent and popular articles related to autoimmune health.
This podcast episode reviews the research data that suggest that probiotics reduce the intensity and duration of upper respiratory tract infections. Because of this benefit, probiotics may support immune function during an...[Read more]
Dr. Crista discusses how people become inundated with mold and mycotoxins, the symptoms to watch out for and how to treat it.
Dr. Anne Hill and I discuss testing and treatment for parasitic and gram negative bacterial infections in the GI with some healthy debate.
Two types of autoimmunity may be responsible for patients who don't respond to any therapies - antiphospholipid syndrome and/or autoimmune dysautonomia.
Beyond the Basics: Calming the System, with Heidi Turner The patients that Heidi Turner typically sees in her practice have done the basics of diet, probiotics, antimicrobials. They have often been through...[Read more]
Two Challenges for Clinicians and How to Tackle Them Unnecessary thyroid medication can be dangerous for a patient, even generating symptoms. Unfortunately, with overdiagnosis of hypothyroidism on the rise, more and more...[Read more]
Low-Dose Immunotherapy, Allergies, & the Gut with Dr. Ty Vincent Many gut interventions focus on the health of the microbiota, like diet, probiotics, and antimicrobials. But fewer treatments address the immune system...[Read more]
Juan’s recovery from inflammation and joint pain. Juan was facing an autoimmune arthritis condition, gut issues, and infertility. After trying a prescription drug that made him feel worse, he turned to healing...[Read more]
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