It can be frustrating if you’ve followed all the right advice on being healthy, and your gut and hormones are still acting up. Daffnee was in great physical shape, with several exercise classes a week, on the paleo diet, sleeping well, and taking birth control. Her existing IBS and celiac was under control. But her gut health was mysteriously declining, giving her bloating, brain fog, fatigue and … [Read more...]
Solutions for Gas, Bloating and Loose Stools Using the Healthy Gut, Healthy You Protocol
Today I speak with Travis who experienced improvement in his gas, bloating and loose stools from the Healthy Gut, Healthy You protocol. Travis also made a couple mistakes that are great learning experiences for those who are using the book protocol. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio. I’m here today with Travis Baird, who’s had some pretty good results with the … [Read more...]
SIBO Tips; Low FODMAP Diet and Not Responding to SIBO Treatments – Audience Questions.
Let’s discuss two audience questions regarding SIBO tips. Specifically, if a low FODMAP can diagnose SIBO and what to do when you are not responding to SIBO treatments. Dr. R's Fast Facts Audience Question 1: If a low-FODMAP diet could be used somewhat diagnostically for SIBO, for example, they complain of bloating when eating certain foods and they go on a low fodmap diet and all of their … [Read more...]
A Low FODMAP Diet Can Heal Your Intestines with Researcher Dr. Tarek Mazzawi
A low FODMAP diet can help with IBS and the gas, bloating, abdominal pain and bowel irregularity that occur in IBS. We have previously discussed how a low FODMAP diet can heal your intestines by normalizing intestinal cells, like intestinal serotonin cells. Today we speak with a researcher who has been publishing these findings. This is an extremely interesting episode which helps cover: … [Read more...]
Gastroesophageal Reflux with Dr. Ben Weitz
I wanted to share with you today a recent interview I did with Dr. Ben Weitz on his podcast, the Rational Wellness Podcast, where we talked all about GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. I think you’ll like it. It’s a little bit longer than our normal videos, but we get pretty deep into GERD and there’s a lot to say here. We haven’t talked about it much in the past, so I’m hoping you’ll find … [Read more...]
SIBO – Can You Recover?
Depending on what you read, and where you read it, you can get very different opinions on SIBO. Some paint SIBO as a condition one can never recover from, while others call it a fad. Let’s discuss a reasonable and evidence-based take on SIBO recovery. Dr. R's Fast Facts SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth An overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine that can cause … [Read more...]
Healing IBS and SIBO with the Low FODMAP Diet
If you’re struggling with gut related conditions such as IBS or SIBO, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are having issues finding solutions to their bloating and gas. The low FODMAP diet is showing promising results for people with IBS and SIBO, and it could be a good option for you. Get help healing IBS and SIBO. Get my free gut health eBook. Healthcare providers looking to … [Read more...]
Healing the Cause of IBS and SIBO
IBS and SIBO are common and can interfere with quality of life. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, and altered bowel function (constipation or diarrhea). As we are learning more about IBS and SIBO, we are learning that alterations in the intestines may be a cause. Excitingly, recent evidence suggests that certain dietary changes may help repair the intestines in those with IBS and … [Read more...]
How Your Gut Causes Brain Fog and How to Fix It
Brain fog is one of the most frustrating symptoms, and one I have dealt with personally. Many people notice that when they improve their gut health, brain fog goes away. Let’s discuss some recent research that shows why this happens and how this information can help you get better results with clearing brain fog. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio, and let’s discuss how your … [Read more...]
Constipation — Beyond the Basics with Gastroenterologist Dr. Leonard Weinstock
Today Dr. Leonard Weinstock is back to discuss all things constipation. We go way beyond magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C. This episode digs into what you can do for constipation if some of the basics fail, from the perspective of a practicing holistic MD gastroenterologist. Dr. R's Fast Facts A patient must have experienced at least 2 of the following symptoms over the preceding 3 … [Read more...]