Symptoms from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can be a challenging part of many women’s monthly cycles. Two recent studies on adolescents show that vitamin D can be a safe and effective method for reducing these symptoms, lessening anxiety, irritability, sadness, cramps, and other associated issues. These benefits were not gained by the placebo group. Gut health and non-hormonal herbal supplements are … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #188
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed we discussed how your gut health affects your hormones. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Anna Cabeca and discussed female hormone solutions. 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 … [Read more...]
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...]
Take Less Thyroid Medication and Feel Better by Improving Gut Health – Laura’s Story
After improving her gut health, Laura required less thyroid medication. She was able to cut her dose of thyroid hormone in half AND felt better than when she was on a high dose of thyroid hormone. Get help with your gut health. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available. Healthcare providers looking to sharpen their clinical skills, check out … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #101
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free gut health eBook, click here. If you are a healthcare provider looking to sharpen your clinical skills, click here. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Lizette and discussed the power of the gut. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]
What is the Best Type of Thyroid Hormone to Take?
There’s a bit of controversy about which thyroid hormone is most effective. Dr. Ruscio examines a study that sheds research-backed light on that question and also offers suggestions on what to do if no type or dose of thyroid hormone brings improvement to symptoms at all. If you need help with your thyroid, click here What is the Best Type of Thyroid Hormone to Take? When the thyroid … [Read more...]
Which Type of Thyroid Hormone is Best?
What do you do if you have been diagnosed with hypothyroid and started medication, but still are not feeling much better? One simple step is to try a T4/T3 combination hormone (Armor, Nature-Throid) if you have been using a T4-only medication like Synthroid or levothyroxine. Let’s review a study that showed that the majority of patients preferred a T4/T3 combination over T4 alone. Then let’s … [Read more...]
Depression, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders
There are a few things that are really commonly overlooked but are very, very important to look at with regard to mood disorders—inflammation, hormones, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and prior head trauma. These causes can be treated, thus allowing the brain chemistry to balance itself back out and someone to function normally without the need of any kind of medication. If you need help with … [Read more...]