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...]
How Can You Get Healthier Faster by Starting with Your Gut? with Aliky Kouroupis
Recently, I was interviewed by Aliky Kouroupis for the Healthy Gut Experts Summit 2.0 and I wanted to share it with you. During the summit, we talked about what you need to know about healing your digestion, living better, and feeling your absolute best in your body, every day. Episode Intro Aliky Kouroupis: Hi! Good morning! Good afternoon! Good evening! Wherever you are. This is Aliky from the … [Read more...]
Heart Disease Might Start in Your Gut – A Recent Discovery
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth has been shown to increase the risk of coronary artery disease. The good news is there may be a simple way to protect against this by utilizing probiotics which have anti-bacterial overgrowth effects. Let’s elaborate. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio and let’s discuss the heart disease/gut connection. I want to share with you a study, … [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...]
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...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #145
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 commonly overlooked cause of fatigue. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]
Probiotics for Weight Loss
Problems with the good bacteria in the intestines have been correlated with everything from obesity to cardiovascular disease. However, correlation does not mean causation, and certainly does not mean we have successful treatments. So what about microbiota and weight gain? Can we manipulate the microbiota with probiotics or prebiotics to achieve weight loss? The answers might surprise you. … [Read more...]
Resetting the Microbiota of the Small Intestine
Increased diversity of the intestinal microbiota (world of bacteria) generally appears to be a good thing. Can we achieve increased diversity by administering agents that kill bacteria? Can antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs increase diversity? Let’s discuss an important but often overlooked concept. Dr. R's Fast Facts Resetting the Microbiota with Rifaximin as it Relates to SIBO (Small … [Read more...]
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