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

Addressing the Root Cause of Fatigue with Dr. Carri Drzyzga

Today we discuss what the most common causes and treatments are for fatigue with Dr. Carri Drzyzga.  We also take an interesting turn into brain health and brain autoimmunity’s role in fatigue. Dr. R’s Fast Facts The most common causes of fatigue are: Sleep, exercise, and vitamin R Blood sugar dysregulation Food allergies Chronic infection

Hypothyroidism and Fatigue

Fatigue is a common symptom associated with hypothyroid, but many people still experience fatigue even after their hypothyroidism has been treated.  Did you know that over 20% of people with Hashimoto’s thyroid autoimmunity may also have difficulty absorbing certain vitamins, which can then cause anemia, which then causes fatigue.  Lets discuss this issue and what

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #76

Ruscio Wrap Up 76

If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed a revolutionary treatment for maintaining your HCL. On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Anna Cabeca and discussed women’s health and hormones. Dr. Ruscio’s Weekly Tip In this week’s tip, we discussed how to

How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally

Hormones play a vital role in our overall health, and when they’re out of balance they can contribute to a variety of chronic health problems. Unfortunately, hormone imbalance is more common than ever due to our diet, lifestyle, environment, and other factors. If you think your hormones are causing your health issues, discover how to