Phyllis Shares Her Story of a Calmer, More Regular Gut + Improved Energy Often people try a few store-bought, random probiotics to help their gut, thinking they are all the same. Then they conclude that either they don’t work, or that they don’t tolerate them. Unfortunately, this can miss some of the most widely-studied effective classes of probiotics: a lactobacillus-bifidobacterium blend, S. … [Read more...]
Considering FMT? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) is used to restore gut bacteria back to their normal density and diversity to aid optimal gut functionality. The Taymount Clinic in the UK started performing FMT treatments in 2009 using a very specific methodology and a minimally invasive procedure. Over the past eight years, they’ve conducted 20,000 procedures and patients have experienced remarkable … [Read more...]
Should You Go Low Carb If You Have IBS?
Is feeding your microbiome the best approach if you struggle with IBS or other digestive issues? According to the data, this may not be the best approach for a variety of reasons. Get help with regaining your digestive health. 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 … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #79
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed bacteria or foods causing joint pain, gas, bloating, and more. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Robert Abbott and got an inside look into a day in my functional medicine practice. Dr. Ruscio's Weekly Tip In this week's tip, we discussed practical tips for … [Read more...]
Practical Tips for Practitioners to Improve Your Patient Experience
In Wednesday’s podcast, we had a great conversation with Rob Abbott about common practices in functional medicine and how to improve the patient experience. Whether you’re a practitioner or a patient in search of a practitioner, this information can benefit you. If you need help getting started with functional medicine, click here Practical Tips for Practitioners to Improve Your Patient … [Read more...]
LDN, Autoimmunity, and How SIBO Causes Symptoms Outside of the Gut with Dr. Leonard Weinstock
Today we speak with researcher and gastroenterologist Dr. Leonard Weinstock. We cover how SIBO can be the underlying cause of non-digestive issues like skin conditions, pain, and others. We also cover his research and recommendations regarding low dose naltrexone for autoimmune conditions. Dr. R's Fast Facts Extra-intestinal manifestations of SIBO include: Restless leg syndrome – … [Read more...]
Important SIBO Updates that You’ll Want to Know
In a recent interview with Dr. Allison Siebecker, we discussed some great information regarding SIBO treatment. The two main topics of our conversation were the use of anti-biofilm agents and the issue of yeast overgrowth in conjunction with SIBO. If you need help resolving SIBO or dysbiosis, click here Important SIBO Updates that You’ll Want to Know In a recent interview with Dr. … [Read more...]