Listener Questions – Elemental Diet for Ulcers, Keto Diet and Thyroid Disease, Red Light Therapy for the Gut Today we will cover listener questions, including… Elemental Heal for Ulcers Inulin Intolerance Keto Diet and Thyroid H. Pylori False Positives Red Light Therapy for The Gut Biofilms and the Elemental Diet Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey everyone, welcome … [Read more...]
New IBS Test with IBS & SIBO Researcher Dr. Mark Pimentel
An important contributing factor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a food poisoning incident (and subsequent antibodies to a toxin called cytolethal distending toxin B, or CdtB). CdtB looks like a protein made by the body and can trigger autoimmunity that disrupts motility in the intestines. Dr. Mark Pimentel and his colleagues developed a blood … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #192
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed whether probiotics cause SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Sean Bennet and discussed testing to predict response to a low FODMAP diet. 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 … [Read more...]
Do Probiotics Cause SIBO?
A handful of studies looking at the effects of probiotics may be taken out of context. One study on Align probiotic (a Bifidobacterium infantis strain) showed that a few healthy people who took it for several weeks tested positive for methane on a SIBO lactulose breath test. No significant change in symptoms was noted, most likely indicating only that the probiotics had built up transiently in … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #187
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we answered some listener questions on the misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism + probiotics for SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Ilana Gurevich and discussed parasites and your gut issues. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare … [Read more...]
Parasites and Your Gut Issues: What To Know
Parasites were once a trendy topic to discuss in gut health, now small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a buzzword. Both still play a real role and should be considered if you are struggling with dysbiosis, inflammation, or other chronic conditions. Parasites may fuel changes in the microbiome, but can also take advantage of an already compromised gut. Holistic solutions and supporting … [Read more...]
Listener Questions – Misdiagnosis of Hypothyroidism Is Rampant, Thyroid Hormone Absorption, Probiotics For SIBO
Today we will cover listener questions, including… Nigella Sativa for Hashimoto’s Can inflammation interfere with synthetic hormone absorption Can eliminating reactive foods cause withdrawal symptoms Alkalized water Is there a correlation between diet and predominant microbes Probiotics for SIBO Episode Intro Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey everyone, welcome to Dr. Ruscio … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #186
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed a study that shows how fatty liver improves with probiotics. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Leonard Weinstock and debated if you should test for SIBO. 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 … [Read more...]
Debate: Should You Test For SIBO with Gastroenterologist Leonard Weinstock
Some debates about small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can take information out of context. A nuanced examination of relapse rates after Rifaximin, or breath test intervals, may spur a conclusion that SIBO treatments and tests just don’t work. Research disagrees over the extent to which antibiotics, herbal antimicrobials, probiotics, the low FODMAP diet, and other treatments impact SIBO. … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #184
In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed how to get off of thyroid medication. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Tyna Moore and discussed simple keys for ending joint pain using regenerative injection therapies. 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...]