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The Over-Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

September 4, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 2 Comments Category: Gut Health, Podcasts, Thyroid Disorders

The Over-Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

Evidence-Based Functional Medicine Case Studies from Dr. Robert Abbott & Dr. Joe Mather In a study of 291 patients in Greece, researchers found that around 60% were incorrectly diagnosed as hypothyroid. While true hypothyroidism does exist, it’s a diagnosis that clinicians need to take a closer look at. Many clinicians are prescribing thyroid hormone when it’s not necessary, or when a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health, Podcasts, Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Case Studies, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hypothyroidism, T3/T4 combination therapies, Thyroid Function, Thyroid Hormone, thyroid medication

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #212

August 16, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 1 Comment Category: Wrap Ups

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #212

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how to treat anxiety naturally by improving your gut health. On Wednesday, we spoke with Dr. Allison Siebecker and Gar y Stapleton, and discussed testing and treatment for hydrogen sulfide SIBO. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wrap Ups Tagged With: Clinical Skills, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, hydrogen sulfide SIBO, Jason Glaspey, Mango Salad, Mango Salad Recipe, Medicine Reviews, Personal Care Products, Treat Anxiety Naturally

Brain Fog, Fatigue, Female Hormone Issues & Bloating GONE

June 3, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 1 Comment Category: Gut Health, Patient Conversations, Videos

Brain Fog, Fatigue, Female Hormone Issues & Bloating GONE

Using Cost-Effective Functional Medicine The cost of care, especially in the realm of functional medicine, can be an unknown for a suffering layperson. It may feel to weary patients like their only option is to sign away thousands of dollars. Julie’s story shows that this does not need to be the case. After her general practitioner was not able to treat her myriad symptoms—including brain fog, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health, Patient Conversations, Videos Tagged With: Balance Female Hormones, Bloating, brain fog, Case Study, Eighteen Thousand, Fatigue, Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine Doctors, Good Gut Protocol, Gut Health, Healthy Gut, Medicine Doctor, Medicine Reviews, Michael Ruscio

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #195

April 19, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio Comments Category: Wrap Ups

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #195

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Tom Ballard and discussed gene testing & treatment. On Wednesday, we spoke with Satchin Panda and discussed the science behind intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm. 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wrap Ups Tagged With: Asian Chicken Salad, Cauliflower Putanesca, Chicken Salad, Chocolate Recipes, Circadian Rhythm, Clinical Practice, Clinical Skills, Functional Medicine, gene testing, Gut Health, Hot Chocolate, Hot Chocolate Recipes, IBD, Intermittent Fasting, Medicine Reviews, Nut Mix, postpartum, Postpartum Problems, Rebecca Bohl, Tom Ballard, treatment, Zonulin

Are You Truly Hypothyroid?  Caution for Those Seeing a Functional Medicine Provider

December 31, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 18 Comments Category: Thyroid Disorders, Videos

Are You Truly Hypothyroid?  Caution for Those Seeing a Functional Medicine Provider

The field of functional medicine has become too liberal with labeling someone as ‘hypothyroid’.  This might sound appealing, “Yes, I finally have a diagnosis”.  However, the hidden danger is that taking unneeded thyroid medication can make your symptoms worse.  Let’s detail how to know if you are truly hypothyroid. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, this is Dr. Ruscio.  Let's discuss if you're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Thyroid Disorders, Videos Tagged With: Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hypothyroid, Low Thyroid, T4 Hormone, Tsh Levels

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #156

July 20, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 7 Comments Category: Wrap Ups

Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #156

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 if gluten is bad for your health with Mind Pump. On Wednesday's podcast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wrap Ups Tagged With: Allergy, Anatomy, Bacillus Probiotics, Caffeine, celiac, Clinical Skills, Daily Foods, Endocrine System, Food Allergies, Functional Medicine, Gluten Sensitivity, Gut Health, Health, Hyperthyroidism, Kiran Krishnan, Medicine, Medicine Reviews, Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Ruscio, Safe Food, thyroid, Thyroid Functions

Gluten Sensitivity – Prevalence & Association with Thyroid Autoimmunity

July 2, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 10 Comments Category: Diet & Lifestyle, Thyroid Disorders, Videos

Gluten Sensitivity – Prevalence & Association with Thyroid Autoimmunity

Let’s discuss prevalence of gluten sensitivity, and how often it is associated to autoimmunity, including thyroid autoimmunity. The information we will discuss will help to counter-balance the overzealous dialogue that permeates gluten discussion. Thus providing you with accurate and reasonable guidelines regarding gluten in your diet. Dr. R's Fast Facts In this study, with over 12,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet & Lifestyle, Thyroid Disorders, Videos Tagged With: Autoimmune Condition, Avoid Gluten, Clinical Medicine, Diets, Fodmap, Food, Functional Medicine, Gluten, Gluten Sensitive, Gluten Sensitivity, Gluten-free Diet, Gut Health, Health, Healthy Gut, Medicine, Michael Ruscio, Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Studies Summary, Thyroid Autoimmune, Thyroids, Wheat Allergy

Functional Medicine Tests, “Which Should I Do?” – Listener Question

June 11, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 10 Comments Category: Diet & Lifestyle, Gut Health, Videos

Functional Medicine Tests, “Which Should I Do?” – Listener Question

Here is a great question from our audience.  To paraphrase, "My new functional medicine doctor has recommended 7 tests, costing over $5,000.  Which of these tests do I really need to do?" Let’s discuss the specific tests recommended and identify which to run and which to avoid. Dr. R's Fast Facts How much testing is too much? Too much testing can actually make results worse or harder to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet & Lifestyle, Gut Health, Videos Tagged With: Adrenal Test, Another Test, Chemistry, Clinical Medicine, Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine Doctors, Heidelberg Test, Histamine, Hydrogen Breath Test, Immune System, Medicine, Medicine Reviews, Michael Ruscio, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Syndromes, T3 Test, Tests Results

Success with Graves Disease Using Functional & Conventional Medicine

May 7, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 3 Comments Category: Patient Conversations, Thyroid Disorders, Videos

Success with Graves Disease Using Functional & Conventional Medicine

Graves’ disease is a condition in which the body produces too much thyroid hormone, essentially the opposite of Hashimoto’s hypothyroid.  However, both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ have an underlying immune component thus making functional medicine a management consideration.  Today we speak with Zenaida who has overcome Graves’ with a combination of functional and conventional medicine care, and is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patient Conversations, Thyroid Disorders, Videos Tagged With: Anatomy, Clinical Skills, Conventional Medicine, Endocrine System, Frontline Medication, Functional Medicine, Grave Disease, Graves' Disease, Hyperthyroidism, Medicine Reviews, Michael Ruscio, Over, thyroid, Thyroid Autoimmune, Thyroid Disease, Thyroid Hormones, Treat Graves Disease

Important Advice for Functional Medicine Patients

April 16, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 5 Comments Category: Diet & Lifestyle, Videos

Important Advice for Functional Medicine Patients

There is one key strategy you can use, as a functional medicine patient, to make visits with your clinician more efficient and effective.  Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts The goal should not be to use every single minute of the visit asking questions. The goal SHOULD be to use a little time asking the MOST important questions and then leaving time for your doctor or clinician to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet & Lifestyle, Videos Tagged With: Chart Notes, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Skills, Clinician, Clinicians Have, Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Gut Health, Health, Health Informatics, Medical Scribe, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Medicine Reviews, Michael Ruscio, Patient Work, Psychiatric Assessment

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