In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how the Healthy Gut, Healthy You protocol produces results where numerous diet books and functional doctors fail. On Wednesday, we spoke with Dr. Nirala Jacobi and discussed treating SIBO with a high FODMAP diet & higher carb intake – how Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO breaks the rules. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get … [Read more...]
Could Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Be the Cause of Your Non-Responsive Symptoms? Simplified Assessment and Treatment Recommendations with Dr. Tania Dempsey.
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is something to consider when you haven’t responded to anything else. Let’s discuss simple methods of treatment and assessment. Specifically a simple questionnaire and a small number of natural or over the counter medications may make a big difference in improving how you feel if you haven’t responded to other treatments you have tried. Episode Intro Dr. … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #161
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed the best diet to improve your gut health. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Jill Carnahan and discussed histamine intolerance & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers looking … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #155
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 spoke with Shivan Sarna and Dr. Allison Siebecker and had an evidence based response and … [Read more...]
Not Improved After Clearing SIBO, What You Can Do – A Patient Conversation
What do you do if you have cleared SIBO but still have symptoms? Sometimes, all that is needed is a subtle push to help your gut fully heal. Today we will speak with Catherine, who, after clearing symptoms with another doctor, was still suffering from the following symptoms: Loose stools Eczema Insomnia Gets cold easily and fingers turn white and numb Brain fog … [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 … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #135
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 the flu vaccine is more effective with probiotics. On Wednesday's podcast … [Read more...]
SIBO Tips; Low FODMAP Diet and Not Responding to SIBO Treatments – Audience Questions.
Let’s discuss two audience questions regarding SIBO tips. Specifically, if a low FODMAP can diagnose SIBO and what to do when you are not responding to SIBO treatments. Dr. R's Fast Facts Audience Question 1: If a low-FODMAP diet could be used somewhat diagnostically for SIBO, for example, they complain of bloating when eating certain foods and they go on a low fodmap diet and all of their … [Read more...]
A Low FODMAP Diet Can Heal Your Intestines with Researcher Dr. Tarek Mazzawi
A low FODMAP diet can help with IBS and the gas, bloating, abdominal pain and bowel irregularity that occur in IBS. We have previously discussed how a low FODMAP diet can heal your intestines by normalizing intestinal cells, like intestinal serotonin cells. Today we speak with a researcher who has been publishing these findings. This is an extremely interesting episode which helps cover: … [Read more...]
Are You Gluten or FODMAP Sensitive?
Gluten free diets can certainly be helpful, no question. However, there are some people who go gluten free and don’t feel fully improved. There is a well identified and somewhat simple answer that may help these people, a low FODMAP diet. Let’s discuss a recent study that found that FODMAP avoidance was more effective for those with self-diagnosed non-celiac gluten sensitivity than was gluten … [Read more...]