Your Gut & Autoimmunity

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.

Mast Cell Activation, Part 2 with Dr. Lawrence Afrin

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

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Should You Perform Food Allergy Testing

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

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Health News, Updates On: Depression, Gluten & Heart Disease, Thyroid & Weight, Probiotics & IBS, and more…

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

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Peptides – Medical Breakthrough for Anti-aging and Immune Health with Dr. Kevin Wallace

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

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Vitamin D, Thyroid Autoimmunity & Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with…...Read more

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Integrative Cancer Care with Dr. Paul Anderson

Today I had a fantastic discussion with Dr. Paul Anderson regarding integrative cancer care. Dr. Anderson did a great job providing a reasonable, balanced overview on this topic. We cover topics including cancer screening, diets for cancer, natural medicines for cancer and why integrative cancer care is a marriage of…...Read more

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Guidelines for Self-Administering Helminth Therapy with Dr. Nancy O’Hara

Helminth therapy essentially refers to using health-promoting worms in a very similar manner to how we use probiotics. Healthy helminths may be an important, and missing, part of our gut microbiota communities. By restoring these to our intestinal tract it may be possible to reduce inflammation, balance the immune system…...Read more

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Plant Based Antimicrobials – How to Heal SIBO and GI Dysbiosis with Botanical Medicines

There are many categories of antimicrobial herbs, some with compounds that are researched for effectiveness in bacterial and fungal infection.3 Many essential oils are also antimicrobial, and almost all antimicrobial herbs have an effect on disrupting biofilms, the coating that bacteria and other pathogens develop to protect themselves from detection…...Read more

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Listener Questions: Tests for Autoimmunity, How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Thyroid Antibodies & Eating Worse but Feeling Better

Today I will answer more listener questions, including: Tests for Autoimmunity How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner Thyroid Antibodies Eating Worse But Feeling Better Dr. R's Fast Facts Autoimmune Testing Question (part 1): “When you begin treatment for a patient, should exhaustive tests be run upfront or is there…...Read more

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Flu Vaccine Is More Effective with Probiotics

Can a flu vaccine damage your gut health? Let’s discuss this question and the role probiotics have in relation to vaccinations. Dr. R's Fast Facts Question: Does the Flu Vaccine Have a Negative Impact on the Gut? For immunocompetent adults - the flu vaccine seems to have minimal benefit as…...Read more

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