Recent evidence is suggesting that vitamin D can help reduce inflammation in and heal your gut. This can lead to a healthier microbiota (the world of bacteria in your gut). Importantly, these changes lead to improvement of digestive symptoms as seen in IBS such as bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowels. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio, and let’s discuss how vitamin D can … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #159
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed that heart disease might start in your gut. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Aliky Kouroupis and discussed how you can get healthier faster by starting with your gut. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking … [Read more...]
Listener Questions – Rotating Prokinetics for SIBO, Finding Your Ideal Carb-Fat Ratio, Tips for Healthy Skin & The F/B Ratio for Weight Loss
Today I will answer more listener questions regarding; Rotating Prokinetics for SIBO Finding Your Ideal Carb-Fat Ratio Tips for Healthy Skin The F/B Ratio for Weight Loss Dr. R's Fast Facts I’ve heard that the problem with prokinetics is that they stop working after a while. I’m wondering if rotating prokinetics would alleviate the problem? Open to rotating prokinetics. … [Read more...]
Can Probiotics Cause SIBO?
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a condition of excess bacteria in the small intestine. Can taking a probiotic make this condition worse? One study suggested yes. However, this study is very misleading. Let’s discuss an accurate summary regarding probiotics and SIBO. Dr. R's Fast Facts Summary No, probiotics cannot cause SIBO Effect of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 … [Read more...]
4 Novel Bacillus Probiotics That Can Help Heal Your Gut
Certain bacillus probiotics can help to heal your gut. We have all likely heard of lactobacillus probiotics, but there are four less commonly discussed probiotics that you should include in your probiotic regimen. Dr. R's Fast Facts Is there a difference between soil-based and spore-forming bacteria? The general term soil-based organism does not mean that all of these organisms will function … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #155
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 spoke with Shivan Sarna and Dr. Allison Siebecker and had an evidence based response and … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #153
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 squatting with the guys from Mind Pump. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]
The Empowering Neurologist – David Perlmutter, MD and Dr. Michael Ruscio
Check out my interview with Dr. David Perlmutter where we discuss how gut health relates to just about everything else in the body, how changes in gut health can manifest as disease, and what we can do to fix the problem — the ultimate goal. Dr. R's Fast Facts Why is gut health so fundamental? The intestinal tract is responsible for over 90% of caloric absorption The gut is responsible … [Read more...]
SIBO, FODMAP & The Alphabet Soup of Your Gut
Much of the immune system and the process of inflammation takes place in the gut. Listen as I join Dr. Taz to explain SIBO, FODMAPs, and how to improve your health by aiding your gut. 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 … [Read more...]
Not Improved After Clearing SIBO, What You Can Do – A Patient Conversation
What do you do if you have cleared SIBO but still have symptoms? Sometimes, all that is needed is a subtle push to help your gut fully heal. Today we will speak with Catherine, who, after clearing symptoms with another doctor, was still suffering from the following symptoms: Loose stools Eczema Insomnia Gets cold easily and fingers turn white and numb Brain fog … [Read more...]
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