Practitioner Research Review – February 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 Research Review – January 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.

LDN, Autoimmunity, and How SIBO Causes Symptoms Outside of the Gut with Dr. Leonard Weinstock

Today we speak with researcher and gastroenterologist Dr. Leonard Weinstock.  We cover how SIBO can be the underlying cause of non-digestive issues like skin conditions, pain, and others.  We also cover his research and recommendations regarding low dose naltrexone for autoimmune conditions. Dr. R’s Fast Facts Extra-intestinal manifestations of SIBO include: Restless leg syndrome –

Practitioner Case Study – January 2017

Dr. Michael Ruscio’s Monthly – Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter Practical Solutions for Practitioners In Today’s Issue Case study Histamine overload that initially presented as what looked like a SIBO relapse. Research Low FODMAP versus prebiotics in IBS, a head-to-head-trial. Anti-Thyroperoxidase Antibody Levels >500 IU/ml Indicate a Moderately Increased Risk for Developing Hypothyroidism

Thyroid Autoimmunity – Healthy Levels for Thyroid Antibodies

Thyroid Autoimmunity – What Are Healthy Levels for Thyroid Antibodies

Thyroid autoimmunity (also known as Hashimoto’s) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.  It is a process where your immune system makes antibodies against your thyroid gland. This then causes damage to the thyroid.  Lab tests are available to gauge the severity of this autoimmune process, but doctors and patients are often unsure of what

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #77

If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed hypothyroid and fatigue. On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Carri Drzyzga, and addressed the root causes of fatigue. Dr. Ruscio’s Weekly Tip In this week’s tip, we discussed some practical tips to overcome

Practical Tips to Overcome Fatigue

Fatigue

Chronic fatigue is becoming a common problem, and it can be extremely debilitating. Often times, it’s referred to as adrenal fatigue, but only in very rare cases is it a true problem with your adrenal function. If you’re dealing with fatigue on a daily basis, you want to get to the root cause of it