Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition And Functional Medicine

Today we discuss what the most common causes and treatments are for fatigue with Dr Carri Drzyzga. We also take an interesting turn into brain health and brain autoimmunity’s role in fatigue.

Addressing hormonal imbalances is one of the most important actions a women can take towards well-being.  I have also found this to be one of the most effective treatments in the functional medicine arsenal.  Today we discuss hormones with gynecologist Dr. Anna Cabeca.

By failing to plan you are planning to fail – and this certainly holds true for healthy eating.  Today we speak with Allison Schaaf for tips and techniques on how to meal plan. 

Functional medicine providers are becoming increasingly sought after.  However, people also have concerns about working with a functional medicine provider – mainly cost and excessive treatment.  Let’s discuss some tips for finding a good functional medicine provider. 

The health of your gut is very important for your overall health. Your mouth is the first section of your gut and is therefore very important also. But the mouth doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Did you know that problems in the mouth can be an indicator that you have sleep apnea? Also that inflammation in the mouth can create inflammation throughout your entire body?  Today we speak with Dr. Mark Burhenne DDS to learn more about this often overlooked section of your gut. 

ADD and ADHD affect many children, and unfortunately these conditions are often treated with drugs that contain powerful amphetamines. Fortunately, there are simple and powerful natural treatment options. Today we speak with pharmacist Dr. Phil Carson about natural approaches to ADD and ADHD.

Do you have a hard time making healthy dietary and lifestyle changes stick? If so, this is one conversation you will not want to miss. Kevin Geary and I dissect what underlies things like cravings, bad habits and the inability to stick with a health plan. This was one of my favorite conversations, as we burrow down into deeply seated imbalances we all struggle with, the societal problems from which they come, and how to identify and take steps toward addressing them.

Fibromyalgia typically includes the symptoms of fatigue and pain, but the challenge is that many other conditions also cause fatigue and pain.  So how do you know whether you have fibromyalgia and should peruse treatments for fibromyalgia or if you have something like hypothyroid or arthritis? We speak with Fibro-Fix author Dr. David Brady to answer this question.

The first clinical microbiota test was just released, but is it worth doing? Let’s discuss this test’s pros and cons and help you determine if it’s right for you.

What do you do if all of your digestive tests are normal but you still have symptoms like gas, bloating, diarrhea or nausea?  We have spoken a lot about SIBO but today I’m very excited to share with you a conversation with one of the leading researcher in SIFO, Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth.  This discussion with Dr. Satish Rao is one you will not want to miss.

Sean Croxton has produced some highly influential healthcare documentaries and podcasts, but he has recently made a shift to another important aspect of the health picture – mindset, beliefs and happiness.  In my opinion this is one of the most under-served areas of healthcare at the moment.  Sean and I discuss some key issues regarding how to find happiness and how to dismantle any self-limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

Today we talk with Dr. Allison Siebecker on all things SIBO. We discuss biofilms, small intestinal fungal overgrowth, worms and more.

Have you considered undergoing fecal microbiota transplant therapy? We have previously discussed the science behind this process and what conditions this may work best for. Today we speak with Jen Broyles, who recently underwent fecal transplant therapy, to get a firsthand understanding of what this therapy is like.

Adrenal testing is one of the most recommended tests in functional medicine, but unfortunately, most of the tests recommended are antiquated.  Furthermore, most test results are not used correctly.  Today Dr. Nick Hedberg joins us to discuss which adrenal tests make sense and, more importantly, how to use them.

Adrenal testing is one of the most recommended tests in functional medicine, but unfortunately, most of the tests recommended are antiquated.  Furthermore, most test results are not used correctly.  Today Dr. Nick Hedberg joins us to discuss which adrenal tests make sense and, more importantly, how to use them.

Dr. Ruscio’s reads a few excerpts from his coming book.  We discuss fiber; is it good, is it bad?  Or, is it good for some but not for others, and if so how to know who it will help and who it will harm.  Possibly the most important issue discussed is what impact dietary fiber actually has on colorectal cancer.

Dr. Ruscio’s reads a few excerpts from his coming book.  We discuss fiber; is it good, is it bad?  Or, is it good for some but not for others, and if so how to know who it will help and who it will harm.  Possibly the most important issue discussed is what impact dietary fiber actually has on colorectal cancer.

Dr. Rob Knight, co-founder of American Gut, Discusses the Microbiota and microbiota testing.  This was a fascinating discussion about the current state of microbiota research.  We cover what the newest breakthroughs are and what place your American Gut microbiota results have related to gut interventions.  There are a few gems here you won’t want to miss.  

Dr. Richard Maurer, author of The Blood Code, discusses how to use the results from common blood tests to fine-tune your metabolism. If you are having a hard time determining if you should be low carb or higher carb, can’t lose weight, or can’t get your blood sugar or cholesterol under control, this episode should help.

At this year’s Paleo f(x) I discovered not only great tasting wine but ones that were actually healthy. I didn’t know all the reasons why these wines were healthy, but I felt great while drinking them during the speaker dinner. I reached out to the owner of this wine club, Todd White, to come on the podcast and explain what makes these wines so healthy. After hearing more from Todd I am even more impressed by these wines. If you haven’t been able to tolerate wine or alcohol, this might be the solution you have been searching for.