In Case You Missed It
On Monday, we discussed overcoming chronic acid reflux & IBS.
On Wednesday, we spoke with Dr. Srini Pillay and discussed how to problem solve for a better life.
- Get help using this information to become healthier.
- Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book.
- Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter.
Latest Research
This meta-analysis indicates that folic acid supplementation is effective in stroke prevention “in populations with no or partial folic acid fortification.” Another benefit that was observed in trial participants was lower percent use of statins.
There are many online publications that instruct consumers on how to use hydrogen peroxide “safely” as a mouthwash or bleaching agent. This is dangerous and not advised. Only a professional should attempt any use of hydrogen peroxide.
This study found that TSH is the best predictor for the outcome of spontaneous subclinical hypothyroidism in patients over 55 years old.
Laugh a Little!
Healthy Foodie
Pink Fortitude: Pumpkin Spice Granola
Gluten-Free School: Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Loren Cordain: Weekend Warrior Omelette
Monique Volz: Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bars
Happiness Homework
Take yourself on a solo date.
Dr. Ruscio’s Quotable
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
— Walt Disney
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- Get help using this information to become healthier.
- Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book.
- Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter.
Dr. Ruscio is your leading functional and integrative doctor specializing in gut related disorders such as SIBO, leaky gut, Celiac, IBS and in thyroid disorders such as hypothyroid and hyperthyroid. For more information on how to become a patient, please contact our office. Serving the San Francisco bay area and distance patients via phone and Skype.
Are you able to recommend a physician or naturopath in the San Diego area? I have SIBO C with methane and hydrogen and have been on rifaximin and botanical and digestive enzymes as well as a very strict low FODMAP diet and I am actually worse than before I started
Hi Heather,
Unfortunately, we don’t have anyone to recommend there. You could try the Intstitute for Functional Medicine’s directory, or, if you’re interested, Dr Ruscio takes virtual patients. You can apply here: https://www.drruscio.com/gethelp
Are you able to recommend a physician or naturopath in the San Diego area? I have SIBO C with methane and hydrogen and have been on rifaximin and botanical and digestive enzymes as well as a very strict low FODMAP diet and I am actually worse than before I started
Hi Heather,
Unfortunately, we don’t have anyone to recommend there. You could try the Intstitute for Functional Medicine’s directory, or, if you’re interested, Dr Ruscio takes virtual patients. You can apply here: https://www.drruscio.com/gethelp