In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed preventing and reversing damage from acid lowering medications. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. David Brady and discussed testing & the gut-autoimmune connection. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare providers … [Read more...]
Preventing and Reversing Damage from Acid Lowering Medications
Acid lowering medications have a known list of side effects. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to both protect against and even reverse the damage they cause. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio. Let’s discuss how probiotics can help prevent some of the negative effects from PPI or acid-lowering medication use. And I’d like to share with you the results of a … [Read more...]
Gut Healing Often Involves Ups & Downs, Matt’s Story with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Today we speak with Matt who has seen remarkable improvements in the symptoms of his inflammatory bowel disease. There were 2 keys to Matt’s success; addressing overgrown bacteria in his gut and balancing his immune system. While Matt is feeling very healthy today, he had to work through regressions to finally reach his goal of no more symptoms. His case teaches us that ups and downs are part of … [Read more...]
Fasting and Gut Health, Finding Your Right Diet, Inflammation, and More with Melanie Avalon and Gin Stephens on the Intermittent Fasting Podcast
I was recently on the Intermittent Fasting Podcast hosted by Melanie Avalon, author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine and Gin Stephens, author of Delay, Don't Deny: Living An Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle. We discussed how to fix your gut, find your right diet, SIBO, IBS, low-FODMAPs, gluten, inflammation, gut microbiome, … [Read more...]
Probiotics Work BETTER if You Have SIBO & An Elemental Diet – Case Study
Did you know that probiotics have been shown to work better if you have SIBO? A recent study provides insight on how to use probiotics when you have SIBO. We will also detail a case study using the elemental diet to provide relief when all other treatments had failed. Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, everyone, welcome to Dr. Ruscio Radio. This is Dr. Ruscio. Today, I’d like to talk … [Read more...]
Can Probiotics Cause SIBO?
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a condition of excess bacteria in the small intestine. Can taking a probiotic make this condition worse? One study suggested yes. However, this study is very misleading. Let’s discuss an accurate summary regarding probiotics and SIBO. Dr. R's Fast Facts Summary No, probiotics cannot cause SIBO Effect of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 … [Read more...]
4 Novel Bacillus Probiotics That Can Help Heal Your Gut
Certain bacillus probiotics can help to heal your gut. We have all likely heard of lactobacillus probiotics, but there are four less commonly discussed probiotics that you should include in your probiotic regimen. Dr. R's Fast Facts Is there a difference between soil-based and spore-forming bacteria? The general term soil-based organism does not mean that all of these organisms will function … [Read more...]
Leaky Gut: Here’s Why Spore-Based Probiotics Might Just Be the Answer to Healing
It turns out, there is new scientific evidence that shows how certain probiotic bacteria strains have a gut healing benefit. This means – when taking the right probiotic - you could experience significant improvement in a very short period of time, whether you’re experiencing gut issues or not. Get help with leaky gut. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new … [Read more...]
The Best Soil-Based Probiotics
Soil-based probiotics are probiotics that are often found in soil and that confer a health benefit to humans. Remember, we evolved with constant contact with soil and the bacteria soil contains. However, there is confusion regarding what soil-based probiotics are safe and effective. Let’s discuss the best soil-based probiotics based upon what the scientific evidence shows. Dr. R's Fast … [Read more...]
Taking Probiotics with Antibiotics or Anti-microbial Herbs
Should you take probiotics while being treated with antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs? Or should you take probiotics after treatment to “reseed” or “repopulate” the gut? Let’s dispel a few common misconceptions around these two questions. Dr. R's Fast Facts Should you take probiotics along with antibiotics? Co-administration of probiotics along with antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs … [Read more...]