A 25,000 person study shows that vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the incidence of cancer or cardiovascular disease versus a placebo. However, sun exposure has been tightly correlated with a reduction in certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease. Aim to get outside for 15 minutes with no sunblock, at least three times a week, to reap these benefits. See Healthy Gut, Healthy You … [Read more...]
How Vitamin D Heals Your Gut and Improves IBS
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...]
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 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...]
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: … [Read more...]
Is Your Chronically Low Vitamin D Due to an Infection?
This week we explore a theory behind the potential cause of chronically low vitamin D levels. Intracellular infections may cause a process that depletes your body of vitamin D, causing a whole host of health issues. If you’re struggling with brain fog, fatigue, or you get sick often, you should consider checking your vitamin D levels. Get help with your chronically low vitamin D … [Read more...]
Chronically Low Vitamin D – The Infection Connection
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with several health conditions, while sufficient blood vitamin D levels correlate with good health. So what if you’re low in vitamin D, but increasing your sun exposure and taking a vitamin D supplement doesn’t seem to budge your levels? Is more vitamin D the answer? In some cases this might actually make things worse. Get help with chronically low … [Read more...]
A Case Study on the Effects of Dietary Intervention on Blood Sugar Regulation
We look at a patient case study that puzzled regular doctors but took a simple dietary intervention and minimal supplementation to remedy, no medication needed. An inspiring healing story that proves that sometimes less treatment is more. Get help with blood sugar and diet. Get a free gut health eBook and be notified when my print book becomes available. Healthcare providers looking to … [Read more...]