In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed preventing and reversing damage from acid lowering medications. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. David Brady and discussed testing & the gut-autoimmune connection. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers … [Read more...]
Testing & The Gut-Autoimmune Connection with Dr. David Brady
Your gut contains the highest density of immune cells in your entire body, so gut health is very import for those looking to prevent or treat autoimmune conditions. Today we discuss ways to test for imbalances in the gut that may contribute to autoimmunity, including leaky gut and bacterial imbalances. Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, everyone. Welcome to Dr. Ruscio Radio. This is Dr. … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #154
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. 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 the prevalence & association of gluten sensitivity with thyroid … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #146
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. 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 success with Graves’ disease. On Wednesday's podcast release, we discussed … [Read more...]
Vitamin D, Thyroid Autoimmunity & Pregnancy
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...]
Black Cumin – A New Herbal Treatment for Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Autoimmunity
Let’s review an interesting study regarding the ability of black cumin, a medicinal spice, to improve hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effects of Nigella sativa on thyroid function, serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) - 1, Nesfatin-1 and anthropometric features in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a randomized controlled trial. 49 patients … [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...]
Vitamin D Does Not Improve Thyroid Autoimmunity
We’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Recent Study Effect of Vitamin D deficiency treatment on thyroid function and autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: … [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...]
Autoimmunity and Exposure to Animals and Dirt
Autoimmune conditions are more common in westernized societies. This is in part because we lack exposure to dirt and animals, which help to tone our immune systems. This would suggest that increasing your exposure to dirt and animals could help balance your immune system. This can be true, but it is not an absolute rule. In fact, one study has shown that visiting a farm can actually increase … [Read more...]