Hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity are shrouded in fear and confusion, but it doesn’t have to be this way. There are simple, evidence-based and practical strategies that can help you determine if you actually have hypothyroid or thyroid autoimmunity. It’s important to know if you have either of these, so you can act. It’s equally as important to know if you do not, so you can prevent unnecessary fear, testing and treatment. Dr. R's Fast Facts What are healthy levels of Thyroid … [Read more...]
Health News, Updates On: Depression, Gluten & Heart Disease, Thyroid & Weight, Probiotics & IBS, and more…
Today we cover important health news, including updates on: Natural treatment for depression Gluten consumption and heart disease Thyroid levels and body weight “Leaky mouth” and depression The low FODMAP diet and your immune system Vitamin D and autism Probiotics and IBS Vitamin D and heart disease Dr. R's Fast Facts Impact of Thyroid Disease on Testicular Function A considerable part of infertile patients may harbor overt or subclinical thyroid disease … [Read more...]
Black Cumin – A New Herbal Treatment for Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Autoimmunity
Let’s review an interesting study regarding the ability of black cumin, a medicinal spice, to improve hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effects of Nigella sativa on thyroid function, serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) - 1, Nesfatin-1 and anthropometric features in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a randomized controlled trial. 49 patients were given Nigella sativa or placebo daily for 8 weeks Dose: 2 grams per day as powder Nigella … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #127
Get help using this information to become healthier. Get my free gut health eBook. 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 how probiotics improve gas and constipation by decreasing bad bacteria in the gut. On Wednesday's podcast release, we discussed red meat & ill health, probiotics for weight loss, thyroid autoimmunity and quality of … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Does Not Improve Thyroid Autoimmunity
We’ve discussed two studies that have shown that vitamin D supplementation can lower thyroid antibodies, but a recent study found that vitamin D did not lower antibodies. What does this mean and how to we interpret these finding? Let’s discuss. Dr. R's Fast Facts Recent Study Effect of Vitamin D deficiency treatment on thyroid function and autoimmunity markers in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Fifty-six patients with … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #104
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free gut health eBook, click here. If you are a healthcare provider looking to sharpen your clinical skills, click here. In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed success with thyroid autoimmunity, joint pain, fatigue, insomnia, and weight gain. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Kevin Geary, and discussed tools for getting past … [Read more...]
What Does the Gut Have to Do with the Thyroid?
Several studies shed light on the intimate connections between the gut and thyroid disease. If you need help with thyroid or digestion, click here. To be notified when my print book becomes available & get a free gut health eBook, click here. If you are a healthcare provider looking to sharpen your clinical skills, click here. What Does the Gut Have to Do with the Thyroid? There has always been a direct relationship between the thyroid and the gut, so it’s not surprising … [Read more...]
Is Selenium Supplementation Helpful or Harmful for Autoimmune Thyroid Disease?
If you have hypothyroid and you’re taking a natural approach to healing, then you’ve probably heard that selenium is an ideal supplement to support your thyroid. While there is scientific data to support this, there is also evidence that contradicts this idea. If you need help with Hashimoto’s, click here Is Selenium Supplementation Helpful or Harmful for Autoimmune Thyroid Disease? If you have hypothyroid and you’re taking a natural approach to healing, then you’ve probably heard … [Read more...]
Selenium and Your Thyroid – A Summary of the Evidence
High level science, a systematic review with meta-analysis, recently found that selenium did not have benefit for those with thyroid autoimmunity. What does this mean? Even in light of this evidence, a trial of selenium is justified when considering a few important details. Let’s discuss. If you need help with your thyroid, click here. Selenium and Your Thyroid - A Summary of the Evidence Dr. Michael Ruscio: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. And let’s discuss selenium and your thyroid health. If … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #89
If you need help using this information to become healthier, click here In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed if a high fat diet makes you fat. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Robb Wolf and discussed how we are wired to eat. Dr. Ruscio's Weekly Tip In this week's tip, we discussed practical tips for healthy, stress-free eating. Latest Research Boulardii when combined with standard drug therapy shows promise in treating Crohn’s disease. The probiotics … [Read more...]