Recent evidence is suggesting that vitamin D can help reduce inflammation in and heal your gut. This can lead to a healthier microbiota (the world of bacteria in your gut). Importantly, these changes lead to improvement of digestive symptoms as seen in IBS such as bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowels. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio, and let’s discuss how vitamin D can … [Read more...]
Heart Disease Might Start in Your Gut – A Recent Discovery
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth has been shown to increase the risk of coronary artery disease. The good news is there may be a simple way to protect against this by utilizing probiotics which have anti-bacterial overgrowth effects. Let’s elaborate. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio and let’s discuss the heart disease/gut connection. I want to share with you a study, … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #157
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 if probiotics can cause SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we answered … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #151
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 listener question, “Which Should I Do?” regarding functional medicine … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #150
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 remedies for fatty foods causing gut pain. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #145
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 commonly overlooked cause of fatigue. On Wednesday's podcast release, we … [Read more...]
How Irritable Bowel Syndrome Could Be Causing Your Fatigue
In the clinic I often see problems in the gut as the true underlying cause of fatigue and/or adrenal fatigue. Let’s review a recent study that found IBS was associated with fatigue, depression and brain fog. The good news here is if you can improve your gut health you can overcome many cases of fatigue, brain fog and/or depression. Dr. R's Fast Facts Fatigue: a distressing symptom for … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #144
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 if SIBO is a real condition. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with … [Read more...]
Is SIBO a Real Condition?
SIBO stands for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and essentially means someone has too much bacteria in their small intestine. This may cause the symptoms associated with IBS (such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation and bloating), food sensitivities, and even things like skin breakouts, fatigue and depression. SIBO can be tested via a simple breath test. Recently this concept … [Read more...]
What is the Best Diet for SIBO
What is the best diet for SIBO? There is none, but there are a few key strategies to help you find the best diet for you and the needs of your gut. Let’s discuss how you can quickly find the best diet for optimal gut and overall health. Dr. R's Fast Facts The best diet for someone with SIBO is the diet on which they are feeling the best! A diet that allows you to have and maintain a … [Read more...]
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