Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition And Functional Medicine

Triple Therapy Probiotics offer the most powerful, synergistic health benefits for your gut, brain, and beyond. Now, they’re available in convenient, all-in-one powder sticks-- no refrigeration required. Learn more about why we recommend triple therapy, and how this new breakthrough can help you. https://drruscio.com/all-in-one-triple-therapy-probiotic-breakthrough  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Taking a sauna has long been a relaxing therapeutic modality in the spa, fitness and wellness communities, but did you know that sauna therapy offers important health benefits as well? The heat stress of saunas sets in motion a biochemical cascade of healing effects that can help improve cardiovascular issues, autoimmune disorders, and mental health as well as supporting detox and weight loss. Today’s article discusses how sauna therapy affects the body and breaks down why they work, and covers practical tips for getting your sauna on. https://drruscio.com/sauna-therapy/  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://ruscioinstitute.com/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

On today’s podcast, I speak with Dr. Todd Maderis, ND, about the connection between Lyme disease and the gut. Abdominal pain, constipation, and discomfort are among the symptoms of Lyme that can complicate treatment for an already complicated disease. “Probably two-thirds of my patients that do walk in the door that either have a Lyme diagnosis or suspect they have Lyme, they're having GI symptoms,” says Dr. Maderis. We also discuss other issues - including mold and allergens - that can factor into Lyme treatment, and how to address them. https://drruscio.com/lyme-disease-and-your-gut  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

If you have a chronic cough, frequent throat clearing, or a persistent sore throat, you may have a type of reflux disorder called LPR or “silent reflux” -- whether or not you also experience heartburn. On today’s episode of the podcast, hear an audio read of our guide to identifying silent reflux and treating it naturally and effectively. https://drruscio.com/silent-reflux  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Listen to our complete guide to the differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, including symptoms, causes, and testing and treatment options. Can SIBO or leaky gut contribute to IBD? Do elemental diets help? And did you know that the specific location of your abdominal pain can help to differentiate between Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis? Listen for answers to these and more questions. https://drruscio.com/ulcerative-colitis-vs-crohns/  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Adjusting your sleep schedule can lead to huge improvements in your overall health. Learn how your sleep cycle and circadian rhythm works, what can disrupt your sleep schedule, and get 6 key tips for how to get better sleep. https://drruscio.com/how-to-fix-sleep-schedule/  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Dr. Devin Waterman, the chiropractor I see for my own aches and pains, helps to answer some common questions about chiropractic care. Learn what to look for (and avoid) in a chiropractor, what the research says, and common imbalances that musculoskeletal or chiropractic care can help with. Plus: Our thoughts on the field as a whole. https://drruscio.com/does-chiropractic-care-work/  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Coach PJ Nestler and I talk about the integration between breath, movement, mindset, nutrition, and connection. Learn how you can look at everything in your life as performance, and actively improve your wellbeing with high performance principles and habits no matter where you’re starting from or what your goals are. Plus: How to use extreme stressors like ice baths and sauna therapy without overdoing it, and strategies for adapting your response to fear. https://drruscio.com/high-performance-principles-for-your-life-and-health  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Today we will cover listener questions, including… What should I do if I think my supplements for hormone balance are causing depression? Is there a connection between vertigo and SIBO? If I see giardia on a patient's GI MAP test, is it worth targeting and treating separate from other gut issues? Where in your hierarchy would you test for chronic infections and viruses like Lyme, herpes virus, and Epstein Barr? Should urine mycotoxin tests be provoked or unprovoked? I'm hearing mixed messages in the field. Is there a risk to staying on a low FODMAP diet for longer than 3-6 months?  Is it ok to eat nutritional yeast? How should I protect my gut before, during, and after taking an antibiotic? https://drruscio.com/pcos-vertigo-giardia-testing-for-chronic-infections/ My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ If you're in need of clinical  support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Antimicrobial agents include broad spectrum plant-based ingredients that are an option in tackling gut-related health problems. https://drruscio.com/antimicrobial-agents  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

On today’s episode, I’m excited to introduce Dr. Hannah and Dr. Omar, the two newest doctors at our functional medicine center. It has been a true privilege to be able to grow this team with sharp, thoughtful clinicians and other individuals who are really committed to providing a more methodical, balanced, and cost-effective approach to patient care. Get to know Dr. Hannah and Dr. Omar, their backgrounds, what led them to this team, and their perspectives on the field of functional medicine and our clinical model. https://drruscio.com/meet-our-new-functional-medicine-doctors/  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Autoimmune gastritis causes reduced stomach acid and malabsorption of nutrients, but improving gut health and correcting vitamins deficiencies helps. https://drruscio.com/autoimmune-gastritis  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

On today’s episode of the podcast, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Josh Trent about his personal experience being erroneously diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, Josh’s story is very similar to the stories we hear in the clinic every week. Hypothyroidism is a real condition, but it’s frequently misdiagnosed in functional medicine because of a theory about what TSH and T4 lab ranges should be-- even though research and clinical experience continue to disprove this. If you’re wondering about your own hypothyroid diagnosis, lab results, thyroid medication, or how to really get to the bottom of your symptoms and improve your health, I hope you’ll listen to this episode. https://drruscio.com/the-epidemic-of-false-hypothyroidism-diagnoses  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Randy shares how he used Elemental Heal to finally recover from ongoing SIBO, fatigue, reflux, inflammation, joint pain, and more. He had tried all kinds of things including diets, medications, and supplements, but results were either minimal, temporary, or would improve one set of symptoms while seeming to trigger another. But when he gave his gut a reset with Elemental Heal, he experienced significant improvements in energy, gut symptoms, and joint pain within days. Hear Randy’s story in his own words, and our whole conversation, in this video. https://drruscio.com/how-to-improve-fatigue-sibo-and-joint-pain-in-3-days  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Dr. Titus Chiu breaks down how prior head trauma-- including mild trauma that you may not even have paid much attention to-- can lead to fatigue, depression, insomnia, IBS, food reactivity, and more. He also shares a number of insights into how to heal from prior trauma and post concussion syndrome, the connection between exercise intolerance and the brain, and how to optimize cognitive performance. https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-from-post-concussion-syndrome-naturally  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

Looking for a faster and better way to stay up to date on the cutting edge in functional medicine research? If so, this is for you. FFMR Plus consists of a weekly written brief on the newest and most impactful functional medicine studies, and a corresponding audio read with Gavin Guard. This free preview covers new and relevant research on multi-strain probiotics for IBS, parasitic infection as a cause of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, berberine for GI disorders, and more. https://drruscio.com/how-effective-are-multi-strain-probiotics-for-ibs  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

If you’re looking for a faster and better way to stay up to date on the cutting edge in functional medicine research, this is for you. FFMR Plus consists of a weekly written brief on the newest and most impactful functional medicine studies, and a corresponding audio read with Gavin Guard. This free preview covers new and relevant research on guidelines for non-pharmacological IBS therapy, association between the parasite blastocystis hominis and IBS, rose oil for GERD, thyroid and obesity, diabetes and dementia, and more. https://drruscio.com/does-this-parasite-influence-IBS  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

On today’s episode of the podcast, we decided to do something a little different and have Dr. Joe from the clinic interview me. We covered some great questions from listeners, patients, and our own clinical team, and really dug deep into the motivation and thinking behind what I do. We also had some fun talking about morning routines, childhood memories, and pet peeves, all while sitting at a coffee shop. If you’re curious about how I operate behind the scenes, what motivates us and what we aspire to at the clinic and within the functional medicine field, or if you just want to learn about my morning routine, give this a listen. https://drruscio.com/my-answers-functional-medicine-my-morning-routine-and-more  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

When it comes to mold exposure, toxicity and health, what’s really problematic, and what’s not? I learned a lot while going through my own health struggle with brain fog and trouble sleeping related to mold in the home I was living in, and Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Michael Schrantz has been one of the most valuable sources of balanced information throughout that journey. On today’s podcast episode, Michael Schrantz is back to share his expert advice and insights on mold testing, mold removal, and health.  https://drruscio.com/how-im-getting-mold-out-of-my-home  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources 

I’m so excited to announce the beginning of FFMR Plus, which consists of a weekly written brief on the most impactful and relevant functional medicine studies (summarized concisely), and a corresponding audio read. This represents 7-10 hours of reading and filtering to find the most useful and clinically relevant information on SIBO, probiotics, IBS, IBD, cognition, sleep apnea, diets (low FODMAP, Paleo, etc), hypothyroidism, and more. On today’s podcast, listen to a free preview of FFMR Plus in which Gavin Guard of the Ruscio Institute covers new research on guidelines for IBS treatment, selenium for thyroid health, probiotics for the improvement of metabolic markers, and much more. https://drruscio.com/new-research-on-ibs-probiotics-selenium-thyroid-and-more  My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/  If you're in need of clinical support, please visit https://austinfm.com/  Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources