Coffee and Gluten Cross Reactivity The concept of gluten cross-reactivity is that your body can mistake some types of food for gluten, leading to a bad reaction if you are gluten sensitive. When it comes to gluten cross-reactivity, we discovered that some of the concerns have been significantly overblown. Coffee, for example, is not likely to be problematic, however you may need to switch the … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #173
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed foods that heal with Vicky Rolfe. On Wednesday, we spoke with Katherine R. Lewis and discussed the good news about bad behavior. 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...]
When Gluten Free Is Harmful: How Eating Grains and Gluten Improved Energy, Sleep and Pain – A Patient Conversation
I continually try to provide you with reasonable, well-researched and balanced healthcare information. Recently I summarized a study which found the prevalence of non-celiac gluten sensitivity was between 0.6-6% of the population. I also commented that a gluten free diet is something anyone should experiment with via elimination and later reintroduction. Then to consume or avoid gluten depending … [Read more...]
Is Gluten Bad For YOUR Health? with Mind Pump
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...]
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