Healthy Gut Diet & Lifestyle

Beyond diet and nutrition, your optimal health is also influenced by how you live. Are your getting the sleep you need? Do you have fulfilling relationships with family and friends? Does your exercise regimen meet your needs? How satisfied are you with your mental health and moods? Are you under a lot of stress? All of these, and other factors in your life, have a direct impact on your physical health. Take a look below to see some of Dr. Ruscio's recent and popular articles related to healthy lifestyle choices.

Squatting – Simple Tips for Good Form

The other day at the gym I was watching a trainer coach her client into terrible squat form that will unquestionably lead to back pain. While well intentioned, the advice to ‘sit back’ or ‘stick your butt out’ can be problematic and requires revision. Today I speak with the guys…...Read more

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SIBO, FODMAP & The Alphabet Soup of Your Gut

Much of the immune system and the process of inflammation takes place in the gut. Listen as I join Dr. Taz to explain SIBO, FODMAPs, and how to improve your health by aiding your gut. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your…...Read more

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Sun Exposure Reduces Cancer Risk and Thoughts on Tanning Beds with Researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick

We have recently discussed the array of benefits provided by sun exposure. Today, we speak with researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick who authored one of my favorite papers detailing the health benefits of sun exposure. She also provides some simple guidelines for how much sun exposure you should obtain. We will…...Read more

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Functional Medicine Tests, “Which Should I Do?” – Listener Question

Here is a great question from our audience. To paraphrase, "My new functional medicine doctor has recommended 7 tests, costing over $5,000. Which of these tests do I really need to do?" Let’s discuss the specific tests recommended and identify which to run and which to avoid. Dr. R's Fast…...Read more

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Dieting Can Lead to Eating Disorders in Children – Quality Study Finds

A systematic review of high quality data, has recently found that dieting increases the risk of eating disorders in children. How do we help ill children improve their health through diet without causing psychological damage? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Are children with chronic illnesses requiring dietary therapy at…...Read more

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How to Feed Your Brain with Cavin Balaster

How To Feed Your Brian with Cavin Balaster

Today we speak with my good friend and traumatic brain injury survivor, Cavin Ballaster. After his injury Cavin dedicated his life to improving care in brain rehab and optimization. He has compiled his brain-optimizing findings into his book entitled ‘How to Feed a Brain’. Dr. R's Fast Facts The standard…...Read more

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Guidelines for Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Levels with World Authority Dr. Michael Holick

Sun exposure offers health benefits that cannot be obtained from vitamin D supplementation. However, most won’t be able to obtain all the vitamin D they need via sun exposure. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Holick provides us with guidelines on how to strike the optimum balance of sun exposure and vitamin D…...Read more

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Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Increase the Risk of SIBO

A systematic review (high level scientific evidence) recently found those with celiac may be at increased risk for SIBO. This SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) might be the reason why some people don’t feel better after a gluten free diet. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to…...Read more

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Health News Updates On: H. Pylori Treatment, Tanning Beds, Intermittent Fasting, Vitamin D Supplementation, Iodine & Thyroid, Coffee & Autoimmunity, Intestinal Yeast, and More….

Another edition of health news with updates on: H. pylori treatment Tanning beds Intermittent fasting Vitamin D supplementation Iodine & thyroid Coffee & autoimmunity Intestinal yeast and more…. Dr. R's Fast Facts Fecal microbiota transplantation is a rescue treatment modality for refractory ulcerative colitis FMT may induce remission when someone…...Read more

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Vitamin K2 for Heart Health and GABA for Anxiety with Beverly Meyer

Vitamin K2 may help prevent cardiovascular disease by preventing and even decreasing calcium deposition into arteries, thus making arteries less stiff. GABA, which can be increased by the herb passionflower, may work to combat anxiety and aid in sleep. Dr. R's Fast Facts Vitamin K Studies to Note: The Role…...Read more

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