Probiotics Reduce Inflammation – Scientific Proof

Irrefutable scientific evidence has just shown that probiotics reduce inflammation.  Let’s discuss why this is, what types of probiotics were studied, and what this means for improving your health. If you need help with probiotics, click here. Evidence for Probiotics Reducing Inflamation Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. Let’s talk about probiotics and

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #84

If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed the most absorbable form of thyroid hormone. On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, and discussed methylation. Dr. Ruscio’s Weekly Tip In this week’s tip, we discussed what you need to know

What You Need to Know About Methylation and MTHFR

What is methylation and MTHFR? Do you need to be concerned with it? Methylation has become a big topic of discussion in the functional medicine world, and it’s quite complex. There are so many mechanisms through which methylation is involved in the body, so it is important that the methylation process is happening in a

Practitioner Research Review – March 2017

Dr. Michael Ruscio’s Monthly – Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter Practical Solutions for Practitioners Research *Please note: the case study and research studies are not meant to be mutually reinforcing. There is often concept overlap, however the research studies are a collection of the most clinically meaningful research that has been published recently.

Practitioner Question of the Month – March 2017

Dr. Michael Ruscio’s Monthly – Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter Practical Solutions for Practitioners Practitioner Question of the Month Greg Williams asks: “I’m interested to know your views on multivitamins. Do you consider them to be worthwhile, almost as an insurance policy against nutrient deficiencies? And if you do, are there any particular

Finally, a Reasonable Dialogue on Methylation with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald

You’ve likely heard something about methylation as it’s an area of functional medicine that is ‘hot’ right now. I’ve been very cautious regarding ‘methylation testing and treatment’ recommendations for a number of reasons. In today’s episode we speak with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald and I share some of my concerns. Dr. Kara provides an excellent overview

Practitioner Case Study – March 2017

Dr. Michael Ruscio’s Monthly – Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter Practical Solutions for Practitioners In Today’s Issue Case study Successful management of and referral for abdominal adhesions co-presenting with SIBO Research Vitamin B12 arrests stomach autoimmunity Treating SIBO: an evidence based approach H. Pylori and thyroid autoimmunity Sun exposure and invasive cancers Practitioner

The Most Absorbable Form of Thyroid Hormone

Thyroid Gland

If you are someone on thyroid hormone who has been unable to find a steady dose, you are not alone!  But there is good news.  It has been shown that liquid form thyroid hormone is better at stabilizing thyroid hormone levels and therefore may reduce the needed dose of thyroid hormone.  What is this hormone,