Digestion, Thyroid, and Functional Medicine Doctor
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.
Your gut contains the highest density of immune cells in your entire body, so gut health is very import for those looking to prevent or treat autoimmune conditions. Today we discuss ways to test for imbalances in the gut that may contribute to autoimmunity, including leaky gut and bacterial imbalances.…...Read more
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Autoimmune,Autoimmune Protocol,Autoimmunity,Diet Protocol,Good Gut Protocol,Gut Health
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is something to consider when you haven’t responded to anything else. Let’s discuss simple methods of treatment and assessment. Specifically a simple questionnaire and a small number of natural or over the counter medications may make a big difference in improving how you feel if…...Read more
0 comment | anti-histamine,Carnivore Diet,Clinical Research,Diets,Histamine,Low Fodmap,Mast Cell,Mast Cell Activation Syndrome,MCAS
Peptides are an exciting area of medicine and can be used for anti-aging, immune function, gut healing and tissue repair. The most effective peptides are Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, BPC-157 and Thymosin Beta 4. If this sounds like another language don’t worry, today we speak with one of the leading pioneers in…...Read more
22 comments | anti-aging,Cell Research,Clinical Medicine,Diabetes,Gut Health,healing,Immune Health,injury,Muscle Growth,Peptide Hormones,Peptide Therapy,peptides,Research Studies,tissue repair
If you feel like you react to everything you eat or take, or you can’t improve no matter what you do, you should consider the possibility of histamine intolerance and/or mast cell activation syndrome. Today Dr. Jill Carnahan and I expand on how to identify histamine intolerance and/or mast cell…...Read more
6 comments | Biology,Cell Disorders,Cell Specialist,Eating Meals,Granulocytes,Gut Healing,Healthy Gut,Histamine,Histamine Diet,Histamine Foods,Hives,Immune System,Immune System Disorders,Immunoglobulin E,Immunology,Jill Carnahan,Lawrence Afrin,Mast,Mast Cell,Mast Cell Stabilizer,Mastocytosis,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Rtt
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth has been shown to increase the risk of coronary artery disease. The good news is there may be a simple way to protect against this by utilizing probiotics which have anti-bacterial overgrowth effects. Let’s elaborate. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio and let’s…...Read more
3 comments | Artery Disease,Cardiovascular Disease,Chronic Kidney Disease,Clinical Medicine,Coronary Artery Disease,Coronary Artery Disease Cad,Diseases Heart,Gastroenterology,Gut Flora,Heart Attacks,Heart Disease Heart Attacks,Heart Diseases,Heart Health,Hypercholesterolemia,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Kidney Disease,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Myocardial Infarction,Probiotic,Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Medicinal marijuana may provide anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and pain reducing benefits. Fortunately, one can obtain this benefit without ‘getting high’. Today we speak with researcher and clinician, Dr. Chris Meletis, on how we can safely and effectively utilize medical cannabis. Dr. R's Fast Facts Summary What is CBD? CBD stands for…...Read more
8 comments | Anti Inflammatory Benefits,Appetite Stimulants,Cannabidiol,Cannabinoids,Cannabis,Cbd Oil,Cbd Products,Chris Meletis,Effects Of Cannabis,Endocannabinoid System,Entheogens,Euphoriants,Hemp,Hemp Legal,High Cbd,Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ibd,Joints Pain,Medicinal Plants,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Neurochemistry,Tetrahydrocannabinol,Thc Products
We recently discussed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Lawrence Afrin. Today we dive into part 2 of this discussion and tackle mostly audience questions in the diagnosis, treatment and troubleshooting of MCAS. Dr. R's Fast Facts When mast cells release, can it feel similar to a hot flash? Yes,…...Read more
7 comments | Causes Ibs,Cell Density,Cell Direct,Cell Diseases,Cell Disorders,Cell Release,Cell Research,Clinical Medicine,Clinical Testing,Hives,Immune System,Immune System Disorders,Immunoglobulin E,Immunology,Mast Cell,Mast Cell Activation Syndrome,Mastocytosis,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Red Blood Cell,Red Cell Aplasia,Rtt,Syndromes
Food allergy testing is not all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, there are some important aspects regarding foods you should avoid that food allergy testing does not assess. Let’s discuss what these are so that you can find the best diet for you. Dr. R's Fast Facts If…...Read more
10 comments | Allergy Testing,Allergy Testing Done,Coeliac Disease,Diets,Elimination Diet,Food Allergies,Food Allergy Testing,Food Elimination Diet,Food Intolerance,Food Sensitivity,Food Sensitivity Testing,Gluten,Gluten Sensitivity,Gluten-related Disorders,Health,Immunology,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Sensitivities,Sensitivity Test
Today we cover important health news, including updates on: Natural treatment for depression Gluten consumption and heart disease Thyroid levels and body weight “Leaky mouth” and depression The low FODMAP diet and your immune system Vitamin D and autism Probiotics and IBS Vitamin D and heart disease Dr. R's Fast…...Read more
8 comments | Autoimmune Diseases,Clinical Medicine,Coeliac Disease,Differential Diagnoses Of Depression,Energy,Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders,Gluten Sensitivity,Gluten-free Diet,Healthcare Providers,Ibs Signs,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Normal Thyroid,Probiotics Ibs,Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth,Subclinical Thyroid Disease,Thyroid Cancer Screening,Thyroid Disease,Thyroid Functions,Thyroid Hormone Therapy,Thyroid Levels,Thyroid Lymphoma,Thyroids Disease
Today I speak with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the topic of peptides which have very promising potential for anti-aging and for immune system health. We discuss this exciting field and how these simple amino acid sequences can help you feel more vital, energetic and even help dampen an overzealous immune…...Read more
4 comments | Cortisol,Edwin Lee,Endocrine System,Estrogen,Female Hormone Imbalance,Glucocorticoids,Hepatotoxins,Hormonal Therapy,Hormone,Hormone Deficiency,Hormone Estrogen,Hormone Imbalance,Hypogonadism,Immune System,Increase Hormones,Michael Ruscio,Peptide Hormones,Peptide Therapy,Pregnanes,Progesterone,Prolactin Releasers,Sex Hormones,Thyroid Cortisol,Thyroid Hormones