Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition And Functional Medicine

We often work with people who may need to restrict their diet at some point during their treatment. However, this should not last forever. In fact, too much restriction can reduce the amount of key nutrients one can get from diet! In this insightful episode, I sat down with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne who has done extensive research on nutrient density! She shares resources for determining nutritious foods and how to avoid nutrient deficiencies.  Read Dr. Ballantyne’s book, Nutrivore:  https://nutrivore.com/go/book/ Learn more about Nutrivore with these free nutrient density resources! https://nutrivore.com/learn/

Do you suspect you have mold toxicity? Have you tried numerous protocols without results?  In this episode, mold expert Dr. Andrew Campbell explains how he determines the mold toxicity warning signs and his 4-step treatment protocol for healing.  Dr. Campbell’s Immune Questionnaire: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qEDuNgxRuY4XX34uc87EqvaUR0TOpTae/view  

We’ve worked with many patients who struggle with histamine intolerance, and over years of research and experience, we’ve compiled the most effective treatment methods! In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 4-step protocol that we’ve developed that will help you heal from histamine intolerance. Download our histamine handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k5mUxv5JVBkV1ReHCEmgsD4kxDB87SCh/view  

If you’re looking to heal leaky gut and to strengthen your gut lining, there are a couple of different components to consider. Luckily, we have a new, science-based supplement that provides several lines of defense for your gut health. In this episode, I’ll explain the best nutrients for your gut lining, and why Gut Rebuild Nutrients is the perfect all-around supplement for healing. 

Did you know that good mitochondrial health is vital to aging? In this episode, longevity expert, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, discusses the importance of the mitochondria, nutrition tips, exercise recommendations, and the best protocols for infections.  Checkout Dr. Gladden’s book, “100 Is The New 30”  https://www.amazon.com/100-NEW-30-SYMPHONY-LONGEVITY/dp/B0CGTKVXN3 Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 05: 28 Signs of aging 09:47 Nervous system & exercise connection 18:17 Diet & supplements 28:04 Best exercises 39:38 Mitochondrial testing 45:12 Chronic infections & mitochondria health 48:01 Therapy protocols for chronic infections 01:01:44 Why “100 is the new 30”

An exciting new study has found that red light therapy can help in reversing Hashimoto's! 30-50% of patients could stop their thyroid medication. In this episode, I’ll explain how the thyroid is affected by red light therapy, and the best protocol to follow for healing. Learn more!   Recommended devices: PlatinumLED Therapy Lights: BIOMAX Series https://platinumtherapylights.com/products/biomax-rlt   Mini Red Light Therapy Device: https://us.boncharge.com/products/mini-red-light_device   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:16 How red light therapy works 06:25 Proven benefits for Hashimoto’s 11:58 Other benefits 13:46 Device recommendations  16:16  Red light therapy protocol 20:56 Efficacy of LEDs vs. lasers

Ajay Tejasvi from Art of Living comes on the podcast today to discuss how powerful breathwork can be for our holistic health.  Not only does it improve our mood, it has also been scientifically proven to drop our cortisol  levels and help our mental health. Listen and gain insight into living your healthiest lifestyle.  Learn more about Ajay’s work! www.artofliving.org https://www.instagram.com/artofliving/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:24 Ajay’s story 08:20 Our role in creating our best lives 13:26 The mind-body connection 16:34 What is SKY Breath Meditation? 19:20 Intentionally using our focus and attention 23:38 Benefits for stress, sleep & alertness 29:26 Key teachings of the technique 38:35 Solutions for fulfilled living  

If you’re struggling with these gut and other health symptoms, you may be dealing with a vector borne illness  such as lyme disease. What are the warning signs of vector borne illnesses, how do you test for them, and how do you treat them? All of this and more will be answered in this episode. Watch now!  AcuDart Tick-Borne Disease Test Panel: https://www.acudarthealth.com/collections/individual-tests   Timestamps: 00:00  Intro 03:22 What organisms cause chronic infections? 05:51 What are the symptoms? 14:53 Testing 18:17 Treatment 28:21 How &  where do you get these infections?  

Functional medicine has created great tools to help us test and treat different conditions. However, some methods have been proven to be more effective than others.  In this episode, I sit down with functional nutritionist Andrea Nakayama to discuss the efficacy of functional medicine practices, as well as her unique approaches that have healed her patients.     Learn more about Andrea! https://www.andreanakayama.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andreanakayama/   Timestamps: 00:00  Intro 04:29 Why “Narrative Medicine” is necessary 09:29 Best practices for assessments & recommendations 23:48 Symptom tracking strategies 30:30 Creating an effective diet 38:41 Thyroid testing and treatments 56:17 Tools for symptom tracking  

If you’re dealing with candida, you understand the time and effort it takes to get it under control. Luckily, we’ve compiled some key facts, causes and myths about treatment that many don’t know,  which may boost your healing! Listen now!   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:13 Key symptoms 04:24 How common is it? 05:28 Treatment difficulties 09:39 Fatigue & brain fog 11:30 Testing 16:46 Treatment options 22:52 Die-off

This is one of the most effective diets for bloating, abdominal pain, and overall gut health! A study has found that the Low FODMAP diet improved SIBO in 2-4 weeks. What is the Low FODMAP diet and how do you use it to heal? All that and more in this episode - all backed by the latest research! Learn more, watch now!   Grab your free Low Fodmap Diet handouts! Standard: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Standard-Low-FODMAP.pdf Paleo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rJDp8TYXq-bFrXP-LvKeLfo_0XUUtc4_/view Vegetarian: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_O3SicImc7RFdgqvLiueTUcr_HgYoyL/view   Timestamps: 00:00  Intro 01:20 What are FODMAPS? 02:15 Bloating & pain improvement 07:27 Benefits for inflammation & leaky gut 09:00 Low FODMAP foods 13:37 How to use the diet 17:09 What if you’re not improving?

Did you know that 75% of people will use complementary and alternative medicine at some point in their lives?  At our clinic, we’re constantly researching the best new functional medicine approaches for our patients, because, like many, they  were not helped by conventional medicine and prefer non-drug, or natural treatments. In today’s episode, I’ll discuss how we’ve updated our approach to functional medicine to provide the most effective healing for gut issues, thyroid problems, and more. Learn about the latest in functional medicine practices. Watch now! 

Many of our viewers watch our videos to improve their gut health.  Did you know that histamine intolerance can directly relate to gut issues?  Learn the 5 warning signs that you’re histamine intolerant,  and what you can do to start healing.  Low histamine diet handout:  https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/HistamineHandout.pdf  

Are you dealing with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)? Does it seem like your current antibiotics or other treatments aren’t working?  In this episode, I’ll dive into four proven and effective treatments that will finally help you heal.  Learn more, watch now!  

We’ve talked a lot about the benefits of probiotics on this channel! But did you know how effective probiotics are for women’s health? We’ve compiled some of our most surprising insights into women's health and probiotics into this one episode. Learn more, watch now!  Curious about the other benefits of probiotics? Check out these videos! 

Did you know that SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) occurs in your nose and mouth? Dr. Allison Siebecker discusses “hidden SIBO” and how it can affect your health. Watch our full interview with Dr. Siebecker where she shares new SIBO research and more: Exciting NEW Treatments For Healing SIBO and Bacterial Infections | Dr. Allison Siebecker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y8Vl6IHNlM&t=3302s  

Did you know that supplementation can improve depression and anxiety? A surprising new study has found that supplements can also enhance the effectiveness of popular antidepressant medications!  Learn more, watch now.  

In this episode, I’ll share my favorite SIBO healing supplements and break down an exciting new study that found an herbal remedy to be more effective in treating SIBO than a common antibiotic. Watch now!   Elemental Heal: https://store.drruscio.com/products/elemental-heal Elemental Heal Low Carb: https://store.drruscio.com/products/elemental-heal-low-carb Elemental Heal Whey Free: https://store.drruscio.com/products/elemental-heal-whey-free

Over the past few years on YouTube, we’ve enjoyed deep diving into the best solutions to help YOU heal! So, we’d like to take a look back and round up the top 5 BEST supplements for your gut health!  Want to learn more about each supplement? Check out the videos below!   

Herbalist Olivia Amitrano gives us a rundown of the best herbs for treating depression, anxiety, and stress in the gut! What’s the right herb for you? Find out now!  Watch Olivia’s full interview where she talks all things herbal medicine and how it can heal different conditions: These Natural Herbs Are the SECRET KEY to Better Gut Health | Olivia Amitrano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3e2OQHSnns&t=1551s