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Female Hormone Solutions with Dr. Anna Cabeca

February 27, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 1 Comment Category: Diet & Lifestyle, Podcasts

Female Hormone Solutions with Dr. Anna Cabeca

When women enter perimenopause and menopause, estrogen declines and other female hormonal cycles shift. Even younger women can experience female hormone imbalances. Managing gut health differently can be one foundational piece to restoring balance. Gluconeogenesis (using glucose for fuel) is an estrogen-dependent process, so a diet that uses ketones can be beneficial in the midst of hormonal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet & Lifestyle, Podcasts Tagged With: Aging Hormone, Female Hormone Imbalance, Female Hormone Imbalance Symptoms, Hormonal Changes, Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms, Hormone Cycle, Hormone Health, Hormone Imbalance, Hormone Shift, keto, Ketogenic Diet, ketosis, Thyroid Hormones

How Your Gut Health Affects Your Hormones

February 25, 2019 by Dr. Ruscio 6 Comments Category: Audience Conversations, Gut Health, Videos

How Your Gut Health Affects Your Hormones

It can be frustrating if you’ve followed all the right advice on being healthy, and your gut and hormones are still acting up. Daffnee was in great physical shape, with several exercise classes a week, on the paleo diet, sleeping well, and taking birth control. Her existing IBS and celiac was under control. But her gut health was mysteriously declining, giving her bloating, brain fog, fatigue and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audience Conversations, Gut Health, Videos Tagged With: birth control, Bloating, brain fog, celiac, Fatigue, Gut Brain, Gut Doctor, Gut Health, Gut Hormones, Healthy Gut, Hormonal Symptoms, Hormone Imbalance, Hormones, IBS, Imbalance Hormone, mood swings, pms, Symptoms Started

Peptides – Medical Breakthrough for Anti-aging and Immune Health with Dr. Kevin Wallace

March 21, 2018 by Dr. Ruscio 5 Comments Category: Autoimmunity, Podcasts

Peptides – Medical Breakthrough for Anti-aging and Immune Health with Dr. Kevin Wallace

Today I speak with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the topic of peptides which have very promising potential for anti-aging and for immune system health.  We discuss this exciting field and how these simple amino acid sequences can help you feel more vital, energetic and even help dampen an overzealous immune system. Dr. R's Fast Facts Overarching Message for People Interested in Using Peptides and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autoimmunity, Podcasts Tagged With: Cortisol, Edwin Lee, Endocrine System, Estrogen, Female Hormone Imbalance, Glucocorticoids, Hepatotoxins, Hormonal Therapy, Hormone, Hormone Deficiency, Hormone Estrogen, Hormone Imbalance, Hypogonadism, Immune System, Increase Hormones, Michael Ruscio, Peptide Hormones, Peptide Therapy, Pregnanes, Progesterone, Prolactin Releasers, Sex Hormones, Thyroid Cortisol, Thyroid Hormones

How to Find the Right Thyroid Hormone Dose

September 11, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 7 Comments Category: Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders

How to Find the Right Thyroid Hormone Dose

If you’re not feeling well, there is a good chance you suspect a thyroid problem as the cause.  Thyroid problems are common and can certainly be problematic.  However, it’s also important to have a balanced understanding of how to navigate your thyroid health.  Let’s discuss one important aspect of thyroid health – a reasonable approach to determine your optimal dose of thyroid hormone. Dr. R's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Anatomy, Desiccated Thyroid Extract, Endocrine System, Endocrinology, Hormone Imbalance, Hormone Levels, Hormone Medication, Hormones, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Levothyroxine, Liothyronine, Michael Ruscio, T3 Hormone, thyroid, Thyroid Disease, Thyroid Disease In Women, Thyroid Health, Thyroid Hormone Imbalance, Thyroid Hormone Levels, Thyroid Hormones, Thyroid Neoplasm, Thyroids

Dietary Changes and Hormone Balancing Resolves Migraines, Hot Flashes, Bloating, and Constipation

August 21, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 3 Comments Category: Gut Health, Patient Conversations, Thyroid Disorders

Dietary Changes and Hormone Balancing Resolves Migraines, Hot Flashes, Bloating, and Constipation

Naomi experienced great improvements in her migraines, hot flashes, bloating, and constipation. Going grain-free was very helpful for her. She had responded partially to going gluten-free, but then when cutting out all grains (namely rice), she felt even better. Naomi also had some bacterial and fungal imbalances in her gut in addition to female hormone and adrenal hormone imbalances. By … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gut Health, Patient Conversations, Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Adrenal Hormone Imbalance, Bloated, Bloating, Clinical Medicine, Diet Changes, Diets, Digestive System, Gastrointestinal Tract, Gut Flora, Gut Health, Gynaecology, Headache, Hormonal Balance, Hormone Imbalance, Hormones, Hot Flash, Hot Flashes, Medicine, Michael Ruscio, Migraine, Oncology, Rtt

Female Hormone Health with Dr. Lo

August 9, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 2 Comments Category: Podcasts, Thyroid Disorders

Female Hormone Health with Dr. Lo

Today I speak with Dr. Lo about female hormone health. We detail what causes female hormone imbalances, testing to quantify imbalances, and what the available treatment options are. Dr. R's Fast Facts Some of the most common symptoms of female hormone imbalance are Acne Cycle abnormalities PMS: irritability/mood swings, bloating, fatigue Depression, anxiety Weight gain Low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts, Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill, Endocrine System, Endocrinology, Estrogen, Female Hormone Imbalance, Female Hormone Panel, Female Hormone Test, Female Hormone Treatments, Hormonal Changes, Hormone, Hormone Health, Hormone Imbalance, Hormones Birth Control, Hormones Testing, Hypogonadism, Lauren Noel, Menopause, Michael Ruscio, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Rtt, Sex Hormones, Shine Natural, Thyroid Hormones, Women's Health

Uncovering the Cause to Your Anxiety and Depression

May 5, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 3 Comments Category: Thyroid Disorders

Uncovering the Cause to Your Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders are one of the most common conditions we see today, and anti-depressants are one of the most prescribed medications. Anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications are frequently being prescribed to patients without asking the question of why the patient is depressed in the first place. As with any imbalance in the body, it’s important to get to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Anti Anxiety Medication, Antidepressant, Anxiety, Anxiety Medications, Anxiolytic, Causes Brain, Common Condition, Depressant, Depression, Hormone Imbalance, Inflammation Causes, Main Cause, Major Depressive Disorder, Mood Disorder, Neuroscience, Neurotransmitter, Prescribe Medication, Psychiatry, Psychology, Root Cause, Serotonin, Underlying Causes

How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally

January 6, 2017 by Dr. Ruscio 6 Comments Category: Diet & Lifestyle, Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders

How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally

Hormones play a vital role in our overall health, and when they’re out of balance they can contribute to a variety of chronic health problems. Unfortunately, hormone imbalance is more common than ever due to our diet, lifestyle, environment, and other factors. If you think your hormones are causing your health issues, discover how to naturally bring your hormones back into balance. If you need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diet & Lifestyle, Gut Health, Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Anatomy, Balance Hormones, Balance Your Hormones Naturally, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Endocrine System, Endocrinology, Estrogen, Hormonal Balance, Hormonal Changes, Hormone, Hormone Cycle, Hormone Health, Hormone Imbalance, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Hormone Support, Menopause, Menstrual Cycle, Natural Hormonal Balance, Sex Hormones, thyroid, Thyroid Hormones

Patient Testimonials

June 23, 2014 by Dr. Ruscio 2 Comments Category: Patient Conversations

Patient Testimonials

I began my healing journey with dr. Ruscio over a year ago. As a medical doctor I was aware of the tremendous potential of functional medicine, but remained cautiously optimistic, considering the hype and lack of evidence based approach in which many functional medicine practitioners participate. With his clinically sound, research driven, and results oriented approach, dr. Ruscio quickly ended … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patient Conversations Tagged With: Adult Life, Care Doctor, Change My Life, Functional Medicine, Hormone Imbalance, Intestinal Track, Lose Fat, Michael Ruscio, Overweight, Weight Issues

Female Hormone Imbalance

April 29, 2014 by Dr. Ruscio Comments Category: Patient Conversations, Thyroid Disorders

Female Hormone Imbalance

Christina share's her story of overcoming irritability and PMS while also increasing energy and libido. If you need help with hormone balancing, click here. Subscribe to Dr. Ruscio’s YouTube account Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. And I’m here with Christina, who originally had some success with one of the programs we offer here at the office. And I wanted to take a minute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patient Conversations, Thyroid Disorders Tagged With: Anatomy, Balance Program, Christina, Endocrine System, Female Hormone Balance, Female Hormone Imbalance, Health, Hormonal Balance, Hormone Imbalance, Hormones, Hyperthyroidism, Increase Energy, Irregular Cycle, Menstrual Cycle, Michael Ruscio, Thyroid Disease, Thyroid Hormone Resistance

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