Hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity are shrouded in fear and confusion, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are simple, evidence-based and practical strategies that can help you determine if you actually have hypothyroid or thyroid autoimmunity. It’s important to know if you have either of these, so you can act. It’s equally as important to know if you do not, so you can prevent unnecessary fear, testing and treatment. Dr. R's Fast Facts What are healthy levels of Thyroid … [Read more...]
Listener Questions: Arthritis, Trustworthy Supplement Brands, HCl Causing SIBO, Thyroid Antibodies, Adrenal Fatigue and Phage Therapy
Let’s cover some listener questions, including: Arthritis Trustworthy Supplement Brands HCl Causing SIBO Thyroid Antibodies Adrenal Fatigue and Phage Therapy Dr. R's Fast Facts Can you provide some insight on the condition Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? (Cody) Ankylosing Spondylitis is inflammatory arthritis of the spine Grouped into a larger class of Spondyloarthritis Association to klebsiella pneumonia - in this study Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity … [Read more...]
Health News Updates On: H. Pylori Treatment, Tanning Beds, Intermittent Fasting, Vitamin D Supplementation, Iodine & Thyroid, Coffee & Autoimmunity, Intestinal Yeast, and More….
Another edition of health news with updates on: H. pylori treatment Tanning beds Intermittent fasting Vitamin D supplementation Iodine & thyroid Coffee & autoimmunity Intestinal yeast and more…. Dr. R's Fast Facts Fecal microbiota transplantation is a rescue treatment modality for refractory ulcerative colitis FMT may induce remission when someone is having a flare We are not far from FMT receiving FDA approval for IBD, evidence is stacking up … [Read more...]
Success with Graves Disease Using Functional & Conventional Medicine
Graves’ disease is a condition in which the body produces too much thyroid hormone, essentially the opposite of Hashimoto’s hypothyroid. However, both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ have an underlying immune component thus making functional medicine a management consideration. Today we speak with Zenaida who has overcome Graves’ with a combination of functional and conventional medicine care, and is now off all medication. Her case illustrates that both can be used together quite … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #140
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 the health benefits of sun exposure. On Wednesday's podcast release, we cover import health news updates. Latest Research This study suggests that well-constructed … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #139
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 vitamin D, thyroid autoimmunity & pregnancy. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Kevin Wallace and discussed peptides – a medical breakthrough for anti-aging … [Read more...]
Vitamin D, Thyroid Autoimmunity & Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity? Women with vitamin D deficiency were treated with oral vitamin D (4000 IU daily), whereas women with vitamin D insufficiency and … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #136
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 resetting the microbiota of the small intestine. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Nancy O’Hara and discussed guidelines for self-administering helminth … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #134
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 audience questions regarding the low FODMAP diet and not responding to SIBO Treatments. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Paul Anderson and discussed how … [Read more...]
Black Cumin – A New Herbal Treatment for Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Autoimmunity
Let’s review an interesting study regarding the ability of black cumin, a medicinal spice, to improve hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effects of Nigella sativa on thyroid function, serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) - 1, Nesfatin-1 and anthropometric features in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a randomized controlled trial. 49 patients were given Nigella sativa or placebo daily for 8 weeks Dose: 2 grams per day as powder Nigella … [Read more...]
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