Red light therapy has impressive documentation showing the ability to help with conditions like hypothyroid, skin anti-aging, athletic performance, fatigue and recovery. However, some companies would have you believe you need to buy devices that are more expensive than what is actually needed. Today I speak with Ari Whiten, who wrote the book on red light therapy. He provides an impactful, no … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #157
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 if probiotics can cause SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we answered … [Read more...]
How Irritable Bowel Syndrome Could Be Causing Your Fatigue
In the clinic I often see problems in the gut as the true underlying cause of fatigue and/or adrenal fatigue. Let’s review a recent study that found IBS was associated with fatigue, depression and brain fog. The good news here is if you can improve your gut health you can overcome many cases of fatigue, brain fog and/or depression. Dr. R's Fast Facts Fatigue: a distressing symptom for … [Read more...]
Improved Insomnia, Blood Pressure, Joint Pain, Fatigue, and Thyroid Autoimmunity After Treating Intestinal Fungus – The Power of the Gut
Today I spoke with Janet, who was suffering from debilitating insomnia even after going to sleep clinics and trying many natural sleep supports. She also experienced heartburn, high blood pressure, joint pain, and fatigue. We found a severe case of thyroid autoimmunity, anemia, fungal overgrowth, and female hormone imbalances. Janet responded very well with improved sleep, reduced blood pressure … [Read more...]
The Power of the Gut – H. Pylori Causing Fatigue, Anemia, and Irregular Periods
Today I spoke with Lizette. She was suffering with fatigue, skin breakouts, irregular periods, and feeling cold. She also had chronic iron anemia. We found an H. pylori bacterial infection in the stomach, which appeared to be the root cause of her problems. Treating this led to an improvement in all of her symptoms. This was a great example of how important one's gut health is. If you need help … [Read more...]
Practical Tips to Overcome 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 so you can take steps to heal. There are several common causes of fatigue, and we’ll go into detail … [Read more...]
Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You?
Intermittent fasting essentially means going periods of time without eating. It has been shown to have therapeutic benefits for certain conditions, but does this mean it’s a good idea for everyone? Let’s discuss some key indicators that can help you determine if fasting is right for you. If you need help determining if fasting is right for you, click here. Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s … [Read more...]
Practical Steps for Reversing Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia seems to be affecting more and more people, but what is it, and are you getting correctly diagnosed? On a high level, common symptoms include pain, achiness, fatigue, mood imbalances, and gut issues. Diagnosing fibromyalgia is difficult, so it’s important to work with a doctor you trust who will rule out other causes first. If you need help with fibromyalgia symptoms, click … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Type of Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue?
If you’re struggling with some level of adrenal fatigue, then it’s likely you’re experiencing low energy, fatigue, problems sleeping or feeling rested, and low motivation. Even if you’re someone who used to exercise on a regular basis, you may be having a hard time finding the energy or motivation to do regular exercise. Additionally, certain types of exercise may actually make your adrenal … [Read more...]