Recent evidence is suggesting that vitamin D can help reduce inflammation in and heal your gut. This can lead to a healthier microbiota (the world of bacteria in your gut). Importantly, these changes lead to improvement of digestive symptoms as seen in IBS such as bloating, abdominal pain and altered bowels. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio, and let’s discuss how vitamin D can … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #152
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 what you can do to clear SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with … [Read more...]
Sun Exposure Reduces Cancer Risk and Thoughts on Tanning Beds with Researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick
We have recently discussed the array of benefits provided by sun exposure. Today, we speak with researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick who authored one of my favorite papers detailing the health benefits of sun exposure. She also provides some simple guidelines for how much sun exposure you should obtain. We will also broach some of the contentious issues regarding tanning beds. Dr. R's Fast … [Read more...]
Guidelines for Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Levels with World Authority Dr. Michael Holick
Sun exposure offers health benefits that cannot be obtained from vitamin D supplementation. However, most won’t be able to obtain all the vitamin D they need via sun exposure. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Holick provides us with guidelines on how to strike the optimum balance of sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation. Dr. R's Fast Facts Sun exposure provides health benefits not obtained via … [Read more...]
Vitamin K2 for Heart Health and GABA for Anxiety with Beverly Meyer
Vitamin K2 may help prevent cardiovascular disease by preventing and even decreasing calcium deposition into arteries, thus making arteries less stiff. GABA, which can be increased by the herb passionflower, may work to combat anxiety and aid in sleep. Dr. R's Fast Facts Vitamin K Studies to Note: The Role of Vitamin K Status in Cardiovascular Health: Evidence from Observational and … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Sun Exposure
Let’s go through an evidence based review of what the science says regarding sun exposure and your health. We will answer questions including: Does sun exposure really increase skin cancer risk? Or, might sun exposure decrease risk of certain cancer, including skin cancer? What are guidelines for healthy sun exposure? When to use or not use sunblock. Can vitamin D supplementation … [Read more...]
Vitamin D, Thyroid Autoimmunity & Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let’s discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. Dr. R's Fast Facts The effect of vitamin D on thyroid autoimmunity in non-lactating women with postpartum thyroiditis. Could Vitamin D Help to Lower the Thyroid Antibodies Associated with Thyroid Autoimmunity? Women with vitamin D deficiency … [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 … [Read more...]
Vitamin K2 Improves Energy & Cardiac Output
A very exciting study was just published showing supplementation with vitamin K2 caused a 12% increase in cardiac output. How does vitamin K2 improve cardiac output? Well, vitamin K2 is needed for energy production via what’s known as the electron transport chain. Let’s discuss what these results mean and if you should consider using vitamin K2. Dr. R's Fast Facts Oral Consumption of … [Read more...]
Dr. Ruscio’s Wrap Up #125
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 if you can recover from SIBO. On Wednesday's podcast release, we spoke with Chris Kresser and discussed his new book … [Read more...]