Digestion, Thyroid, and Functional Medicine Doctor
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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
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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
17 comments | Diets,Digestive System,Gut Health,Health,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Michael Ruscio,Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
I continually try to provide you with reasonable, well-researched and balanced healthcare information. Recently I summarized a study which found the prevalence of non-celiac gluten sensitivity was between 0.6-6% of the population. I also commented that a gluten free diet is something anyone should experiment with via elimination and later…...Read more
6 comments | Digestive System,Fodmap,Gluten,Gluten Sensitivity,Gluten-free Diet
Which is better for IBS, yoga or a low FODMAP diet? A recent trial has found they both yield similar improvements for those with IBS. Let’s discuss how you can most efficiently use this information to improve your gut health. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi, this is Dr. Ruscio. Let’s…...Read more
3 comments | Digestive System,Fodmap,Gastroenterology,Gastrointestinal Tract,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Michael Ruscio
Recently I joined Tom on Impact Theory to discuss gut health, finding purpose, and why stress may be the real root of your health problems. Warning: this video occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for some audiences). Tom Bilyeu: Hey, everybody! Welcome to Health Theory. Today's guest is…...Read more
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In this interview on Mind Pump TV, we answer the question “What is the best diet if I’m looking to improve my gut health?” Sal Di Stefano: Hey, what’s up, everyone? Welcome back. I’m here with Dr. Michael Ruscio, author of Healthy Gut, Healthy You. By the way, there’ll be…...Read more
4 comments | Diet Essential,Diets,Easy Diet,Elimination Diet,Extreme Diets,Fasting,Fodmap,Fodmap Diet,Food,Gut Health,Health,Healthy Gut,Improve Gut Health,Low Fodmap Diet,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Nutrition,Paleo,Paleo Diets,Paleolithic Diet
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…...Read more
17 comments | Biomolecules,Changing Leads,Digestive System,Gut Flora,Gut Healing,Gut Health,Heal Your Gut,Health,Health Effects Of Sunlight Exposure,Healthy Bacteria,Healthy Gut,High Vitamin,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Nutrition,Sun Tanning,Vitamin,vitamin D,Vitamin D Insufficiency,Vitamin D3 Supplements,Vitamins
Intestinal bacterial overgrowth has been shown to increase the risk of coronary artery disease. The good news is there may be a simple way to protect against this by utilizing probiotics which have anti-bacterial overgrowth effects. Let’s elaborate. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC: Hi everyone. This is Dr. Ruscio and let’s…...Read more
3 comments | Artery Disease,Cardiovascular Disease,Chronic Kidney Disease,Clinical Medicine,Coronary Artery Disease,Coronary Artery Disease Cad,Diseases Heart,Gastroenterology,Gut Flora,Heart Attacks,Heart Disease Heart Attacks,Heart Diseases,Heart Health,Hypercholesterolemia,Irritable Bowel Syndrome,Kidney Disease,Medicine,Michael Ruscio,Myocardial Infarction,Probiotic,Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Shivan Sarna and I recently sat down to discuss the elemental diet, how it can help heal your gut, and why Elemental Heal is the best tasting formula on the market. The elemental diet can be a game changer for those who have not responded to other therapies and our…...Read more
19 comments | Chain Triglyceride Oil,Diet As,Diets,Elemental,Elemental Diet,Liquid Diet,Liver Oil,Mct Oil,Michael Ruscio,Oil Medium Chain,Powerful Healing