The Surprising Link Between Gut and Sleep Health
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
September 19, 2022
Improve your gut microbiome through diet and vitamins for better sleep with Dr. Stasha Gominak
Earlier this year, Dr. Stasha Gominak–neurologist and creator of RightSleep®–was on Dr. Ruscio, DC Radio, sharing her research findings that showed a connection between vitamin intake, gut health, and sleep. Now, she’s back on the podcast to elaborate more on the surprising link between gut health and sleep health. That’s right: your gut microbiome plays a bigger role in a good night’s sleep (or two) than you may think. Listen in to learn how you can optimize your gut health and get back to sleeping well.
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We have another gut thyroid paper in the works for a fairly large medical journal. And third and finally, we are continuing to collect data on treatment of hydrogen sulfide SIBO with Probiotic Triple Therapy. And I’m excited to say, as the data are coming in, they look very encouraging.
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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 as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.➕ Dr. Ruscio’s, DC Notes
Dr. Stasha Gominak’s Current Approach to Sleep Health
1) Look at current sleep habits and lifestyle factors.
2) Perform an oral airway evaluation.
3) Make the gut microbiome better and stronger to improve vitamin and mineral absorption.
- Prebiotics can help feed gut bacteria.
4) Add in the right mix of vitamins.
- Pantothenic acid (B5)
- Vitamin D
- Multivitamin
5) See if any micronutrient deficiencies are present.
- Copper, zinc, manganese, and iron
What Else Can Help Improve Sleep?
- Breathing exercises
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Removing any mold exposure
- Balancing neurotransmitters, particularly Acetylcholine
Other Modern Approaches to Consider
- Sleep dentistry
- Oral airway anatomy
- Oral myofunctional therapy
Good “Bugs”, Better Sleep
- The healthy “bugs,” or healthy gut bacteria, help us:
- Learn
- Focus
- Sleep normally
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