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 what you can do to clear SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick and discussed whether sun exposure reduces caner risk, and thoughts … [Read more...]
Sun Exposure Reduces Cancer Risk and Thoughts on Tanning Beds with Researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick
We have recently discussed the array of benefits provided by sun exposure. Today, we speak with researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick who authored one of my favorite papers detailing the health benefits of sun exposure. She also provides some simple guidelines for how much sun exposure you should obtain. We will also broach some of the contentious issues regarding tanning beds. Dr. R's Fast Facts How much sun exposure do humans need? If you have lighter skin, spend about 15 minutes in the sun … [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 that they could not tolerate before. What is the book Healthy Gut Healthy You about? There … [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 children. On Wednesday's podcast release, we answered some listener questions on: arthritis, trustworthy … [Read more...]
Dieting Can Lead to Eating Disorders in Children – Quality Study Finds
A systematic review of high quality data, has recently found that dieting increases the risk of eating disorders in children. How do we help ill children improve their health through diet without causing psychological damage? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Are children with chronic illnesses requiring dietary therapy at risk for disordered eating or eating disorders? A systematic review. Researchers performed a comprehensive search of empirical articles that examine the relationship … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #148
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 tips for recurring SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Cavin Balaster and discussed how to feed your brian. Latest Research Single fecal microbiota … [Read more...]
Tips for Recurring SIBO
Today I answer a listener question regarding what causes recurring SIBO and tips for if this is you. The good news here is if you understand some key fundamentals you can overcome recurring SIBO and digestive symptoms. Dr. R's Fast Facts Identify if This is Actually SIBO A flare of digestive symptoms does not mean that you have SIBO. A flare of digestive symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean anything’s wrong or broken. Even if you have a flare of digestive symptoms that correlates … [Read more...]
Guidelines for Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Levels with World Authority Dr. Michael Holick
Sun exposure offers health benefits that cannot be obtained from vitamin D supplementation. However, most won’t be able to obtain all the vitamin D they need via sun exposure. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Holick provides us with guidelines on how to strike the optimum balance of sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation. Dr. R's Fast Facts Sun exposure provides health benefits not obtained via vitamin D supplementation. Reduced risk of: melanoma, all cause mortality, breast cancer, blood … [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 celiac disease: A systematic review with pooled-data analysis The pooled mean prevalence of SIBO … [Read more...]
Vitamin K2 for Heart Health and GABA for Anxiety with Beverly Meyer
Vitamin K2 may help prevent cardiovascular disease by preventing and even decreasing calcium deposition into arteries, thus making arteries less stiff. GABA, which can be increased by the herb passionflower, may work to combat anxiety and aid in sleep. Dr. R's Fast Facts Vitamin K Studies to Note: The Role of Vitamin K Status in Cardiovascular Health: Evidence from Observational and Clinical Studies. Assessing vitamin K status in prospective studies and well-designed randomized … [Read more...]
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