In a recent article I wrote for a peer-reviewed journal, I critically examined prevailing health advice on adopting the diet and lifestyle of hunter-gatherer tribes to improve digestive health, immune function, and biome diversity. If you need help with your biome, click here. Do You Really Want a Hunter-Gatherer Microbiota? Dr. Michael Ruscio: The ancestral diet and health movement has … [Read more...]
Getting a New Gut Microbiota via Fecal Transplant with Glenn Taylor
What do you do if nothing has worked to fix your gut? One option is to get a new gut microbiota. A fecal transplant is a technique wherein you can replace your gut bacteria with the gut bacteria of a healthy donor. Today we speak with a pioneer in fecal transplant therapy, Glenn Taylor of the Taymount clinic. Dr. R's Fast Facts FMT or fecal microbiota transplant therapy is a therapy … [Read more...]
Fix Your Thyroid by Fixing Your Gut
In my experience, the most effective thing for someone who is struggling with hypothyroid and/or hypothyroid symptoms is to improve their gut health. I see so many patients who have been barking up the wrong tree, their thyroid. Doing fancy thyroid tests, trying all sorts of medications and supplements – only for lackluster results. When they come into my office, we often find a gut problem, … [Read more...]
Reduce Your Inflammation with This Popular Supplement
Probiotics are a key component for better gut health, a stronger immune system, and much more. In this post, we discuss the role of probiotics in reducing inflammation. If you need help healing your gut, click here Reduce Your Inflammation with This Popular Supplement Probiotics are a key component for better gut health, a stronger immune system, and much more. Probiotics not only … [Read more...]
Is Your Mouth Making You Sick?
Oftentimes in functional medicine, we address gut health and hormones to get to the root of an issue. But what about oral health? We are now learning that the health of your mouth can be a major indicator and predictor of disease and chronic health issues. If you need help balancing your microbiome, click here Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? Oftentimes in functional medicine, we address … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria Imbalances Causing Weight Gain
Can using probiotics aid in weight loss? No doubt about it, people are starting to understand how important the health of your gut is and how optimum gut health can lead to many health improvements. So naturally the question arises "Can probiotics lead to weight loss because they are 'good for your gut?'" Let's take a moment to discuss what we know about probiotics and weight loss. If you need … [Read more...]
The Best of Dr. Ruscio in 2016
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here 1. Reducing Fermentation to Heal Your Gut with Dr. Norman Robillard Norman Robillard, Ph.D., founder of the Digestive Health Institute is a leading gut health expert and the author of Fast Tract Digestion book series. In this episode, we talk with Norm about the real causes of GERD and IBS, what “Fermentation … [Read more...]
Jen Broyles Shares Her Personal Experience with Undergoing Microbiota Transplant Therapy
Have you considered undergoing fecal microbiota transplant therapy? We have previously discussed the science behind this process and what conditions this may work best for. Today we speak with Jen Broyles, who recently underwent fecal transplant therapy, to get a firsthand understanding of what this therapy is like. If you need help with your gut health, click here. Subscribe: … [Read more...]
Should You Treat SIBO If You Have the Symptoms But Your Labs Are Negative?
Should you treat SIBO if you have all the symptoms but your SIBO labs are negative? Let’s discuss an approach for navigating this and close with a few reflections on life. If you need help deciding to treat SIBO, click here. Subscribe: Topics: Episode Intro..... 0:42 Listener Question..... 2:32 Things to Consider Before Taking an Antibiotic..... 5:06 Limitations of Lab … [Read more...]
Easy Tips to Feed Your Microbiome
In this article, we discuss easy, practical steps you can take to feed, nourish, and re-balance your microbiome for optimal health and vitality. If you need help supporting your microbiome, click here Easy Tips to Feed Your Microbiome In Monday’s video we discussed the microbiota miracle and the importance of establishing a healthy ecosystem. So often we’re looking for a magic pill, or in … [Read more...]