In this interview on Mind Pump TV, we answer the question “Is gluten bad for your health?” Dr. R's Fast Facts What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is predominantly found in wheat, rye, and barley. Often found as a filler in processed foods. Can you be sensitive to gluten even if you do not have celiac disease? The term for people who cannot tolerate gluten well but do not have … [Read more...]
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...]
All Things Gut Health, Plus a Few Laughs with the Mind Pump Crew
I recently went back on the Mind Pump podcast and we had an informative and entertaining discussion regarding all things gut health. Dr. R's Fast Facts Who is the book Healthy Gut Healthy You written for? People who are looking to heal their gut. It is especially useful for someone looking for dietary guidance, looking to rebuild their gut and be able to add foods back to their diet … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #149
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 a quality study that found that dieting can lead to eating disorders in … [Read more...]
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Increase the Risk of SIBO
A systematic review (high level scientific evidence) recently found those with celiac may be at increased risk for SIBO. This SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) might be the reason why some people don’t feel better after a gluten free diet. Fortunately there are some simple steps you can take to feel better if this is you. Dr. R's Fast Facts Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and … [Read more...]
Should You Perform Food Allergy Testing
Food allergy testing is not all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, there are some important aspects regarding foods you should avoid that food allergy testing does not assess. Let’s discuss what these are so that you can find the best diet for you. Dr. R's Fast Facts If your goal is to feel better, it is my opinion that food allergy testing generally does not deliver. Some data shows it … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #138
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 probiotics for weight loss. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. … [Read more...]
Gluten Sensitivity – IMPORTANT Updates
A well performed study has recently provided answers to pressing questions like: What symptoms are associated with gluten sensitivity How long after ingestion does it take for symptoms to occur Can lab testing diagnose gluten sensitivity What is the association to autoimmune conditions What percentage of the population suffers with gluten sensitivity Dr. R's Fast Facts Study … [Read more...]
Listener Questions: Tests for Autoimmunity, How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Thyroid Antibodies & Eating Worse but Feeling Better
Today I will answer more listener questions, including: Tests for Autoimmunity How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner Thyroid Antibodies Eating Worse But Feeling Better Dr. R's Fast Facts Autoimmune Testing Question (part 1): “When you begin treatment for a patient, should exhaustive tests be run upfront or is there a better way to do that?” No, it does not … [Read more...]
Are You Gluten or FODMAP Sensitive?
Gluten free diets can certainly be helpful, no question. However, there are some people who go gluten free and don’t feel fully improved. There is a well identified and somewhat simple answer that may help these people, a low FODMAP diet. Let’s discuss a recent study that found that FODMAP avoidance was more effective for those with self-diagnosed non-celiac gluten sensitivity than was gluten … [Read more...]
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