Dr. Ruscio's Weekly Videos

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Fatty Liver Improves with Probiotics – High-Level Scientific Evidence

The gut and the liver may be more connected than you expect: probiotics can reduce liver enzymes from non-alcoholic fatty liver. A recent meta-analysis showed that two liver enzymes, ALT and AST, a byproduct of liver damage, were significantly reduced in test patients when taking lactobacillus-bifidobacterium blends of probiotics. Insulin…...Read more

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ALT,AST,Fatty Liver,gut,Gut Health,Insulin Resistance,Lactobacillus Bifidobacterium,Liver,liver condition,liver damage,liver enzymes,non-alcoholic fatty liver,Probiotics,Scientific Evidence

Does Thyroid Autoimmunity Cause Anxiety and Depression – The Scientific Consensus

The best evidence to date shows a significant association between thyroid autoimmunity and depression & anxiety. But what does this mean and what should you do about it? Let’s discuss the bottom line regarding the best diets and natural treatment options for improving thyroid autoimmunity and mood. Dr. Michael Ruscio,…...Read more

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Anxiety,Autoimmunity,Depression,Diets,mood,natural treatment,thyroid

Are You Truly Hypothyroid? Caution for Those Seeing a Functional Medicine Provider

The field of functional medicine has become too liberal with labeling someone as ‘hypothyroid’. This might sound appealing, “Yes, I finally have a diagnosis”. However, the hidden danger is that taking unneeded thyroid medication can make your symptoms worse. Let’s detail how to know if you are truly hypothyroid. Dr.…...Read more

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Functional Medicine,Gut Health,Hypothyroid,Low Thyroid,T4 Hormone,Tsh Levels

Can Food Allergy Testing Help Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid?

Can food allergy testing help Hashimoto’s hypothyroid? The answer is no. However, you can take steps to improve your digestive health and thus improve your thyroid. Let's discuss a recent study which found you don’t need to perform food allergy testing if you have Hashimoto's hypothyroid. We will also discuss…...Read more

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Autoimmunity,Food Allergy Testing,h. pylori,Hashimoto’s,Hypothyroid,SIBO,thyroid

You CAN Overcome Brain Fog & Depression by Healing Your Gut – Harman Shares Her Story

Harman’s case is one that really pulls at your heart strings. At only 24 years old, she came in to my office debilitated by brain fog, to the point she had to take medical leave from her job. At our first visit she broke down with tears in her eyes…...Read more

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brain fog,Depression,Diet,Digestive System,Gut Health,Michael Ruscio

Reducing Dietary Fiber Intake Can Improve Constipation

Dietary fiber can either help or harm your gut. A recent study found that reducing dietary fiber actually improved constipation, which is a somewhat surprising finding. Let’s discuss this study, what it means and how you can determine your ideal dietary fiber intake. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, this is…...Read more

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Constipation,Diet,fiber,Gut Health,Improve Gut Health

Solutions for Gas, Bloating and Loose Stools Using the Healthy Gut, Healthy You Protocol

Today I speak with Travis who experienced improvement in his gas, bloating and loose stools from the Healthy Gut, Healthy You protocol. Travis also made a couple mistakes that are great learning experiences for those who are using the book protocol. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, everyone. This is Dr.…...Read more

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Bacteria,Bloating,Diets,Digestive System,Fodmap,Gut Health,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Michael Ruscio

Foods That Heal with Vicky Rolfe

I was recently on an interview series called Foods That Heal: How To Eat To Prevent And Cure Health Conditions So You Can Live A Healthier Longer Life. We all want to be around longer, with the energy and vitality to spend more time with our loved ones , see…...Read more

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Diet,Hyperthyroidism,T3 Hormone,T4 Hormone,T4 T3

Preventing and Reversing Damage from Acid Lowering Medications

Acid lowering medications have a known list of side effects. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to both protect against and even reverse the damage they cause. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hey, everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio. Let’s discuss how probiotics can help prevent some of the negative effects…...Read more

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acid,Acid Refluxes,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Probiotics,SIBO

Healthy Gut, Healthy You Protocol Produces Results Where Numerous Diet Books and Functional Doctors Fail

Ryan had been suffering with digestive upset (gas, bloat, loose stools…), fatigue, anxiety and depression. He turned to numerous diet books, with no results. He even saw a functional medicine doctor who could not help him. Fortunately, Ryan is now symptom free and feeling great. How? The protocol from Healthy…...Read more

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Good Gut Protocol,Gut Health,Improve Gut Health,Patient,Patient Report,Treatment Protocols

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