Digestion, Thyroid, and Functional Medicine Doctor
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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
6 comments | 
brain fog,Depression,Diet,Digestive System,Gut Health,Michael Ruscio
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
7 comments | Constipation,Diet,fiber,Gut Health,Improve Gut Health
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
15 comments | Bacteria,Bloating,Diets,Digestive System,Fodmap,Gut Health,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Michael Ruscio
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
2 comments | Diet,Hyperthyroidism,T3 Hormone,T4 Hormone,T4 T3
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
2 comments | acid,Acid Refluxes,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Probiotics,SIBO
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
0 comment | Good Gut Protocol,Gut Health,Improve Gut Health,Patient,Patient Report,Treatment Protocols
Today we speak with Matt who has seen remarkable improvements in the symptoms of his inflammatory bowel disease. There were 2 keys to Matt’s success; addressing overgrown bacteria in his gut and balancing his immune system. While Matt is feeling very healthy today, he had to work through regressions to…...Read more
10 comments | Elemental Diet,Inflammatory Bowel Disease,Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ibd,Patient,Patient Report,Probiotics
A healthy gut is crucial for optimal thyroid health. The first study of its kind has shown those with SIBO have an increased risk of thyroid autoimmunity. This is good news and suggests that by improving your gut health you can have a healthier thyroid. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi,…...Read more
4 comments | Hashimoto's Thyroiditis,SIBO,Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth,Study Results,T4 T3,thyroid,Thyroid Autoimmune,Tpo
In this interview on Mind Pump TV, Sal Di Stefano and I discuss how healing your gut can reduce brain fog. To learn more about the guys over at Mind Pump, visit their website or subscribe to their podcast. Sal Di Stefano: What’s up, everybody? I’m here again with Dr.…...Read more
2 comments | anti-histamine,brain fog,Brain Fog Symptoms,Digestive System,Gastrointestinal Tract,Gut Health,Histamine,Michael Ruscio,Probiotic
The elemental diet is one of the most effective therapies for improving gut health. This simple liquid diet can be used for SIBO, IBS and joint pain amongst others. Lets cover a few question today regarding the elemental diet and methylation and digestive motility. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, everyone.…...Read more
29 comments | Diets,Digestive System,Gut Health,Health,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Michael Ruscio,Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth