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Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

DC, Clinician, Lead Researcher

Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals.

Dr. Ruscio received his BS in exercise science from the University of Massachusetts, his DC from Life West, and is a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine through the ANMCB.

Dr. Ruscio founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, a consulting practice and research clinic that helps patients heal a wide range of GI conditions. Dr. Ruscio serves as the Head of Research, rigorously researching complex gastrointestinal disorders as well as their relationship to thyroid health.

From his clinical research and experience, Dr. Ruscio authored a book Healthy Gut, Healthy You, created a Thyroid Self-Management Course, and developed the first ever over-the-counter fully elemental diet formula on the market.

Dr. Ruscio is an allied member of the Gastro AnP (Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians) and ILADS (the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society). He also lectures for the IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) and is an instructor for the A4M (American Academy of Antiaging Medicine).

In 2016, Dr. Ruscio started the Dr. Ruscio Radio podcast, which frequently ranks in the top charts for Alternative Health podcasts.

Clinical Experience

Dr. Ruscio’s clinical experience is extensive and centers around digestive health while also exploring its connection to hypothyroidism, histamine intolerance, MCAS and chronic infections.

This includes:

Gastrointestinal

  • Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating & abdominal pain
  • Leaky gut & food sensitivities
  • Candida overgrowth
  • Reflux, heartburn, and stomach acid
  • Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis

Hormonal

  • Hypothyroid & Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
  • Natural supports for female hormones

Cognitive, Inflammatory & infectious

  • Fatigue, Brain fog
  • Lyme disease & co-infections (Bartonella, Babesia)
  • Histamine intolerance & MCAS

Research Experience

Dr. Ruscio feels scientific research is critical for understanding how to better help those struggling with health challenges. While staying current on the most recent clinical publications, he also performs and publishes research within his clinic.

This research has focused on:

  • Herbal treatment for SIBO and SIBO biofilm
  • The Gut-Thyroid and the Gut-Thyroid-Nutrient Axes
  • Ancestral principles for gut health
  • The scientific application of probiotics

Ongoing data collection and research involves:

  • Novel uses for the elemental diet
  • The utility of urinary mold testing
  • Herbal treatments for Lyme, Bartonella and Babesia
  • Probiotics Triple Therapy

Publications

  • Ruscio, M., Guard, G., Piedrahita, G., & D’Adamo, C. R. (2022). The relationship between gastrointestinal health, micronutrient concentrations, and autoimmunity: A focus on the thyroid. Nutrients 14(17), 3572. doi:10.3390/nu14173572
  • Ruscio, M., Guard, G., & Mather, J. (2022). Symptoms originally attributed to thyroid dysfunction were instead caused by suboptimal gastrointestinal health: A case series and literature review. Integrative Medicine (Encinitas), 21(3), 22–29.
  • Ruscio, M. (2019). Is SIBO a real condition? Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 25 (5), 30–38.
  • Ruscio, M. (2018). Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The personalized plan to transform your health from the inside out. Las Vegas, NV: The Ruscio Institute.
  • Ruscio, M. (2017). Do you really want a hunter-gatherer microbiota? Journal of Evolution and Health, 2(1).

Professional Training

  • International Lyme & Associated Diseases ILADs certification
  • Gastro ANP (Naturopathic Gastroenterology Board)
  • Institute of Functional Medicine
  • Hedberg Institute, Infections Connection training
  • Integrative Healthcare Symposium IHS
  • American Naturopathic Medical Association
  • Frontiers in Neurology and Brain Health – George Washington University School of Medicine
  • SIBO Pro Course
  • SIBO Symposium
  • World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine
  • National Association of Nutrition Professionals
  • Ancestral Health Symposium
  • The Forgotten Role of Micronutrients in Gastrointestinal Health
  • Integrative SIBO Conference
  • International Congress on Natural Medicine
  • Gut, Microbiota, and Thyroid for Practitioners
  • Integrative Therapy Approaches to Treating Tick-Borne Disease

Personal Health Challenges

In his early twenties, Dr. Ruscio personally dealt with an intestinal parasite, amoeba histolytica.  In his early thirties, he had mold in two consecutive homes. In his late thirties he dealt with the Lyme-family organisms of Bartonella and Babesia. While painful, he used these challenges as an opportunity to learn, research, and develop into a vastly better clinician.

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Probiotics for Vaginal Health

Probiotics for Vaginal Health

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Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #196

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #196

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Dr. Aleksandra Gioe and discussed naturally overcoming brain fog. On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Dr. Mark Pimentel and discussed a new IBS test. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book.

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #195

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #195

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Tom Ballard and discussed gene testing & treatment. On Wednesday, we spoke with Satchin Panda and discussed the science behind intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #194

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #194

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we discussed if Vitamin D supplements reduce cancer or heart disease risk. On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Warren Cargal and discussed how to treat damage to your mitochondria. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #193

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #193

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Christopher Gardner and discussed which is better, Low Fat or Low Carb. On Wednesday, we spoke with Ashok Gupta and discussed the gut-brain connection. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut health with my new book. Healthcare

Practitioner Tip of the Month – April 2019

Practitioner Tip of the Month – April 2019

Dr. Michael Ruscio’s Monthly – Future of Functional Medicine Review Clinical Newsletter Practical Solutions for Practitioners In Today’s Issue Practitioner Question of the Month & Practice Tip An announcement regarding practice tips and questions Practice Tip Going forward I will provide these intermittently. Some months there are no questions which require a full elaboration. Also, I

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #192

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC 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

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #191

Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Wrap Up #191

In Case You Missed It On Monday, we spoke with Dr. Dale Bredesen and discussed steps to lower your Alzheimer’s risk. On Wednesday’s podcast release, we spoke with Tom Bilyeu and discussed growth mindset and starting a health business. Get help using this information to become healthier. Get your personalized plan for optimizing your gut

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