Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity? Women with vitamin D deficiency … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #128
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed gastroesophageal reflux with Dr. Ben Weitz. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Travis Zigler and discussed how … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #125
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed if you can recover from SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Chris Kresser and discussed his new book … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #119
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed healing leaky gut with a low FODMAP diet. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Josh Trent and discussed using … [Read more...]
Healing Leaky Gut with a Low FODMAP Diet
The low FODMAP diet can be very helpful for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It has been shown to decrease gas, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and may also help constipation. Some have expressed concern that a low FODMAP diet decreases intestinal bacteria, which is debatable. However, exciting evidence shows a low FODMAP diet can reduce leaky gut, calm the immune system, and even repair the … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #117
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how exercise improves your microbiota. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Ben House and discussed adrenal … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #114
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed chronically low vitamin D and the infection connection. On Wednesday's … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #110
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out the Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed if antibiotics causes weight gain. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]
What Does the Gut Have to Do with the Thyroid?
Several studies shed light on the intimate connections between the gut and thyroid disease. If you need help with thyroid or digestion, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free gut health eBook, click here. If you are a healthcare provider looking to sharpen your clinical skills, click here. What Does the Gut Have to Do with the … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Always Mimic the Habits and Lifestyle of Healthier Populations: A Study on the Complexities of the Immune System.
We always look to and study healthier populations to see what keeps them healthy, but what we discover should not always be mimicked. The immune system and the biome are complex systems that should take into account the upbringing, lifestyle, and culture of the individual. If you need help with autoimmunity, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free … [Read more...]