Digestion, Thyroid, and Functional Medicine Doctor
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.
Do you need healthy carbs to feel your best? Or, should you be ketogenic and very low carb? A case can be made for either so I decided to organize a debate between two experts to represent these respective views. This was a very fun and interesting conversation I am…...Read more
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carbs,Diet,electrolytes,Energy,Intermittent Fasting,keto,ketogenic,Mental Clarity,Metabolism
Today we speak with supplement industry insider, Mike Matthews. He provides some great tips for spotting junk supplements and sketchy supplement companies. We also discuss the business of healthcare and supplements. Finally, we cover strategic tips for optimal body composition which is Mike’s area of specialty. Episode Intro Dr. Michael…...Read more
0 comment | business,coaching,fitness,IQ tests,marketing,practitioners,protein powder,supplements
Harman’s case is one that really pulls at your heart strings. At only 24 years old, she came in to my office debilitated by brain fog, to the point she had to take medical leave from her job. At our first visit she broke down with tears in her eyes…...Read more
6 comments | brain fog,Depression,Diet,Digestive System,Gut Health,Michael Ruscio
I have not been impressed with the data supporting gene testing, so I was curious to speak with a specialist in this area to air my concerns. I must admit that Dr. Joe Veltmann piqued my curiosity with his approach. He makes an interesting critique that much of today’s gene…...Read more
8 comments | All Diets,Diagnostic Testing,Genetics,Low Carbohydrates Diet,Low Fat Diet,Probiotics
Dietary fiber can either help or harm your gut. A recent study found that reducing dietary fiber actually improved constipation, which is a somewhat surprising finding. Let’s discuss this study, what it means and how you can determine your ideal dietary fiber intake. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, this is…...Read more
7 comments | Constipation,Diet,fiber,Gut Health,Improve Gut Health
Sometimes the key to overcoming symptoms is not a new diet or a fancy test. Sometimes the solution is addressing a fundamental pillar of health. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee has done a wonderful job in laying out simple and highly accessible steps to ensure you have these pillars in place. Episode…...Read more
2 comments | Adequate Sleep,Diets,excercise,time restricted eating
Bad behavior in children might actually be a good thing. Today I speak with investigative journalist, and author of The Good News About Bad Behavior, Katherine R Lewis. Katherine details where bad behavior comes from and how it can be used as a tool to help raise happier, healthier children.…...Read more
0 comment | Adolescent Child,Adult Life,Children Have Been,Parenting,teenager,Young Children
I was recently on an interview series called Foods That Heal: How To Eat To Prevent And Cure Health Conditions So You Can Live A Healthier Longer Life. We all want to be around longer, with the energy and vitality to spend more time with our loved ones , see…...Read more
2 comments | Diet,Hyperthyroidism,T3 Hormone,T4 Hormone,T4 T3
A certain type of SIBO, hydrogen sulfide, may be treated opposite to how we traditionally treat SIBO. Eating more carbs, less fat and more FODMAPs might be better for this type of SIBO. This is one reason why listening to your body is so important. Today I speak with Dr.…...Read more
16 comments | Diet,Hydrogen Sulfide,SIBO,Sibo Diet
Dr. James Adams is an autism researcher and father of an autistic child. He has published a wealth of research on diet, vitamin and gut-bacteria therapies for autism. Today we expand upon what steps you can take to help someone you love with autism. Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC:…...Read more
4 comments | Autism,Autism Spectrum,Clinical Studies,Diets