Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition And Functional Medicine

Consuming fermented foods has enormous gut health benefits - and might even be better than a high fiber diet. In this episode, I’ll break down the 6 best fermented foods you must eat to improve inflammation, constipation, and more! 

Dealing with poor gut health? Stress? A host of other health issues? Herbal medicine has a remedy for that! I sit down with herbalist Olivia Amitrano to discuss how different herbs can improve several areas of health. Watch now!  

Castor oil is growing in popularity as a natural remedy that holds surprising health benefits! Does this miracle oil really improve constipation, skin health and more? In this episode, I’ll break down the best uses of castor oil - all backed by the latest research!    

Does intermittent fasting really increase your risk of heart disease? I analyze the latest claims made by the American Heart Association (AHA) on the dangers of intermittent fasting, and guide you towards the best fasting habits - backed by science!  

Treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can be an unnecessarily complicated process. Today, I want to pinpoint the most common mistakes in SIBO treatments, and guide you towards the best solutions for healing your gut health. 

Think you may have Candida and Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth (SIFO)? In today’s episode, I help you spot the warning signs and guide you towards the best treatments to improve your gut and overall health.   

Leaky gut can get better or worse depending on your diet and health routine. I’ll break down how some foods can affect your gut health, and what to incorporate into your diet in order to heal. 

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often diagnosed when symptoms don’t have an obvious cause. But anyone with IBS symptoms knows it’s a REAL condition. Dr. Alex Ford and I are share what irritable bowel syndrome treatments are getting wrong—and how to start feeling better. 

Many have heard of Lyme Disease, but did you know it’s just one of many other vector-borne illnesses? I sit down with Dr. Tania Dempsey to discuss vector infections as well as the best testing and treatment options.   Watch More Videos Like This Gut Health Q&A: Constipation, Bloating, Eczema & Parasites https://youtu.be/pCZ0nK7Hz9E?si=fd461XuCvAM2UYRq The Most Effective Brain Health Diets & Supplements https://youtu.be/j0b-5ovJJwc?si=7upHV9wGEynfiAYA NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress https://youtu.be/kEmj83EIfyU?si=4zdZsOIG3GlLP7dO Is it Regular Bloat or MCAS Bloat? https://youtu.be/zd_LXtkOhac?si=v7cd8NFCTHRkvGQ9 Has Your Recovery from Mold Exposure Plateaued? https://youtu.be/AvcBBMY1iB4?si=hBqfYEpyQ8tJHf5f The MOST Effective SIBO Treatments https://youtu.be/gP4GWWDDFOY?si=9KuXZCfttqa7H_wM 4 Simple Ways to Improve Gut Issues (That AREN'T a Stool Test) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTKXRyDKDg&t=111s Featured Resources  Horowitz Lyme -M

Have you recently heard about Akkermansia and wondered what it's all about?   We know it’s a commensal bacteria that resides in the human gut, thriving in the mucus layer, but its popularity in the wellness world has many asking: Are the benefits truly substantial?   To answer this question let’s go over some common claims and what the research actually tells us.   Watch Next… These Probiotics Improve Leaky Gut by 82%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEt0kdT5AOU&t=239s  NEW Science-Backed Ways to Improve Fatigue, Insomnia, Stress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEmj83EIfyU&t=8s    Read Next:  Why Probiotic Biodiversity is More Important than Strain: https://drruscio.com/what-is-the-best-probiotic-strain/  The Best Probiotic Protocol? The Triple Therapy Approach: https://drruscio.com/triple-therapy-probiotic-protocol/    Timestamps 00:00  Intro  02:06  What is Akkermansia? 04:29  “Only strain that lives and regulates the gut lining” 05:10  “Major part of the microbiome” 06:49  “Low levels

Probiotics can be a great tool for improving H. Pylori, Diarrhea, IBS and other gut-related problems. I’ll cover new research and probiotic protocols that will help you heal these common health issues.  And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments   Watch More Videos Like This A Simple Probiotic Protocol to Improve IBS & Leaky Gut https://youtu.be/drayyAojUJA?si=dyOltvfzu7VZ6mcj What’s the Best Probiotic for IBS? https://youtu.be/7quTmOpqJA4?si=au_0RY5K4JjBclRh What Type of Probiotic Should You Take? https://youtu.be/S8QNPqBGKJM?si=xUnzpfoYhriDbyKs The Best Supplements for the Gut Microbiome https://youtu.be/z1ipDsS7TY8?si=pLPHneHKH7ij59dS   Read This Next  IBS Treatment Plan for Bloating, Constipation, and Diarrhea https://drruscio.com/ibs-treatment/ Best Probiotic For Constipation https://drruscio.com/best-probiotic-for-constipation/ Why Probiotics Are Important & A Simple Protocol To Get Started https://drruscio.com/why-pr

The right brain health diet can improve cognition, memory, focus, AND mood. I’ll break down the best brain boosting foods and habits—and share the brain supplements that work according to science. Tune in!  

They’re some of the healthiest foods available, so why do vegetables cause bloating for many people? I’ll break down what causes our stomach to bloat and suggest effective, researched-backed solutions. Tune-in! If you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Watch/Read Next… How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap/ A Step-By-Step Guide to the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet/ Standard Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5bStandard-Low-FODMAP-Diet-2020-5.pdf Vegetarian Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_O3SicImc7RFdgqvLiueTUcr_HgYoyL/view Monash App: https://www.monash.edu/monash-innovation/news/success-stories/fodmap How to Use Probiotics for Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-leaky-gut/ How to Relieve Bloating: https://drruscio.com/how-to-relieve-bloating/ How to Balance Hormones: https:/

Recent research reveals just how effectively probiotics improve inflammation, cognition, and depression. Tune in to hear the details of the latest in health science. Watch/Read Next… Can You Use Probiotics for Brain Health: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-brain-health/  What are the Signs You Need Probiotics? https://drruscio.com/what-are-the-signs-you-need-probiotics/  The Best Probiotics Protocol? The Triple Therapy Approach: https://drruscio.com/triple-therapy-probiotic-protocol/  The Best Probiotics for Anxiety & How to Use Them: https://drruscio.com/best-probiotic-for-anxiety/  Depression is More Than Serotonin. So What is it? https://drruscio.com/serotonin-theory-of-depression/  How to Improve Depression & Anxiety Without Medication: https://drruscio.com/natural-mood-enhancers/  Leaky Gut Supplements to Target Inflammation:  ​https://drruscio.com/leakygut-supplements/  Reduce Stress Inflammation in 5 Steps: https://drruscio.com/reduce-stress-inflammation/  How to Reduce Bra

We already knew probiotics improve leaky gut, but this study shows just how game-changing probiotics might be for leaky gut improvement.  Tune in and let me know what you think!  Watch/Read Next… What is Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/what-is-leaky-gut/  Symptoms of Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/symptoms-of-leaky-gut/  How to Use Leaky Gut Supplements to Target Inflammation: https://drruscio.com/leakygut-supplements/  Your Guide for How to Use Probiotics for Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-leaky-gut/  Should You Get a Leaky Gut Test? https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-syndrome-test/  Create Your Personalized Leaky Gut Diet Plan: https://drruscio.com/leaky-gut-diet-plan/    Timestamps 00:00 Intro  00:46 Symptoms of leaky gut 02:39 The game-changing leaky gut study  06:05 Serum zonulin & testing  08:30 Probiotics improve SYMPTOMS 10:34 Our Probiotic Protocol   Featured Studies  Effect of a Multistrain Probiotic on Leaky Gut in Patients with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel

The latest science on tackling hormone imbalances.  I’d love to know what you thought about the episode in the comments! Watch/Read Next… How to Use Thyroid Supplements: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-supplements/  Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause: https://drruscio.com/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy/  How Being in Nature Reduces Stress: https://drruscio.com/nature-reduces-stress/  Reduce Stress Inflammation in 5 Steps: https://drruscio.com/reduce-stress-inflammation/  Improve Your Sleep Efficiancy: https://drruscio.com/improve-sleep-efficiency/  EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/    Timestamps 01:13 Gluten-free dieting  09:19 How chemicals impact thyroid function 11:40 Balancing risks with benefits  15:15 Heavy metal exposure on thyroid  16:20 Vitamin D for thyroid autoimmunity  17:51 Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto’s 18:53 Cordyceps for Hashimoto’s 20:39 Black cohosh for menopause  21:37 Meditation & mindfulness for sleep &a

If you have or suspect you have candida & SIFO, let’s break down what it is, why it happens, and 4 simple strategies for relief.  If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Watch/Read Next… What is the Strongest Candida Killer? https://drruscio.com/strongest-candida-killer/  Do You Need a Candida Test? https://drruscio.com/candida-overgrowth-test/ SIFO with Dr. Satish Rao: https://drruscio.com/sifo-small-intestinal-fungal-overgrowth/  Make it Yours—Daily Gut Health Routine to Fit Your Lifestyle: https://drruscio.com/daily-gut-health-routine/  How to Heal Your Gut Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-heal-your-gut-naturally/    Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:04 What IS candida?  03:38 The causes of candida  07:01 Candida testing  12:08 The role of oral health  14:21 How to gauge candida levels 17:05 How to balance the WHOLE microbiome 22:15 Supplements AS effective as meds 27:55 Herbal antifungals    Featured Studies  Candidiasis:

The latest research has new strategies for how to improve sleep. There are also important findings on improving fatigue and mood. Tune in to hear research-backed methods to improve your health. If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Watch/Read Next… How to Improve Sleep Efficiency: https://drruscio.com/improve-sleep-efficiency/ The Missing Link Between Stress and Gut Health? Gut Bacteria: https://drruscio.com/stress-and-gut-health/ Can Stress Cause Bloating? https://drruscio.com/can-stress-cause-bloating/ Exercise for Depression: https://drruscio.com/exercise-for-depression/ Natural Mood Enhancers: How to Improve Anxiety Without Medication https://drruscio.com/natural-mood-enhancers/ Do You Have These Surprising High-Funcitoning Anxiety Symptoms? https://drruscio.com/high-functioning-anxiety-symptoms/    Featured Resources Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572246278?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b

New research shows that a long-term low FODMAP diet can be used effectively for IBS. This is huge as there have been many theoretical concerns about using a low FODMAP diet long-term, such as negative impacts to the gut microbiota, nutrition levels, and quality of life.  However, we’ll cover each common criticism and answer them with science.  And if you have any additional questions about low FODMAP that you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments!   Watch/Read Next… How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap/  A Step-By-Step Guide to the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet/  Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5bStandard-Low-FODMAP-Diet-2020-5.pdf  Monash App: https://www.monash.edu/monash-innovation/news/success-stories/fodmap  How to Build an Elimination Diet Plan for Healing: https://drruscio.com/elimination-diet-meal-plan/  How to Heal Your Gut Without Lab Tests: https://

Wondering what the thyroid levels from your thyroid lab test mean? I’ll break down what the different thyroid hormones indicate and dispel some misconceptions about which levels actually require medication.  If you have any additional questions you would like answered in the future, let me know in the comments! Watch/Read Next… Optimal Thyroid Levels: https://drruscio.com/optimal-thyroid-levels  Hyperthyroidism vs Hypothyroidism: https://drruscio.com/hyperthyroidism-vs-hypothyroidism/  Early Signs of Thyroid Problems: https://drruscio.com/what-are-early-warning-signs-of-thyroid-problems/  How to Get Off Thyroid Medication Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/  Thyroid & Hair Loss: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-hair-loss/  Why Your Thyroid Diagnosis Might Be a MISDiagnosis: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-diagnosis/    Timestamps 00:00 Intro to the thyroid   03:57 TSH 05:02 Free T4  05:59 Free T3  07:07 TPO (thyroid antibodies)  08:13 Hashimoto’s  10:00 TG (thyroglob