Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #93

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In Case You Missed It

On Monday, we discussed depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Jill Carnahan and discussed mold, mycotoxins, and CIRS.

Dr. Ruscio’s Weekly Tip

In this week’s tip, we discussed the cause to your anxiety and depression.

Latest Research

In rare cases, cytomegalovirus Trusted SourcePubMedGo to source can cause colitis.

Another review showing probiotics Trusted SourcePubMedGo to source are at least worth trying in IBS. “…shown to improve global symptoms, bloating and flatulence.”

Gut-brain or brain-gut, what’s more important? A recent study suggests gut-brain, meaning the gut has more impact on the brain than the brain does on the gut.  I think this is very important because I am concerned that in the functional medicine field the brain-gut connection Trusted SourcePubMedGo to source has been way overstated.

Probiotic supplementation may help prevent fungal infection in preterm neonates Trusted SourcePubMedGo to source.

Guidelines for interpreting lactulose SIBO breath testing Trusted SourcePubMedGo to source.  Summary: 80 minutes might be a better cutoff time than 100 minutes for hydrogen.

Laugh a Little!

Healthy Foodie

Elana Amsterdam: Paleo Mulberry Granola
Rebecca Bohl: Classic Paleo Asian Chicken Salad
Emma Swanston: Sesame Crusted, Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Jason Glaspey, Founder: Paleo Candy Bars

Happiness Homework 

Post positive affirmations around your house (on your bathroom mirror, on your fridge, etc.), and say them out loud.

Dr. Ruscio’s Quotable

“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”
— Og Mandino

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