Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

By Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

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Clinician, researcher, and gut-geek Dr. Michael Ruscio DC covers the ever-changing world of functional health science. From debunking trends to research deep dives to practical takeaways, Dr. Ruscio DC Radio is health science made digestible

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How to Heal Your Gut with t...

09.20.2023

A low FODMAP diet is an extremely effective gut-healing tool. In fact, it's been studied for use in healing a wide range of conditions like IBS, IBD, fibromyalgia, anxiety, leaky gut, and more. But what exactly is it, what makes ...

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare episodes:

09.20.2023 How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet A low FODMAP diet is an extremely effective gut-healing tool. In fact, it's been studied for use in healing a wide range of conditions like IBS, IBD, fibromyalgia, anxiety, leaky gut, and more. But what exactly is it, what makes ...
09.18.2023 Answers to Your Questions About SIBO & GI Issues If you have any unanswered questions about SIBO or unresolved GI issues, today's episode is for you. I'll be answering questions from listeners like yourself, looking for gut guidance. Today's questions include: -How do I know if I have SIBO? ...
09.13.2023 Hormonal Health Research Updates (2023) In this episode, I’ll review the latest hormonal health research, including exciting findings for menopausal and men's hormonal health. Join me to stay up to date on the latest research in hormonal health. Featured Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36732722/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34536053/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35873404/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9415500/pdf/medicina-58-01047.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37084590/ ...
09.11.2023 Can You Get Enough Probiotics From Food? Find out whether the amount and diversity of probiotics from food is comparable to probiotic supplements, and how popular probiotic foods rank in probiotic value. I'll be taking a closer look at kimchi, kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, and kombucha to see ...
09.06.2023 Should You Use Gluten Enzymes? Gluten enzymes promise to better help digest gluten for both celiac and non-celiac gluten-sensitive populations. Fortunately, gluten enzymes have been studied for both celiac disease and NCGS. But what does the data actually say about their effectiveness? Join me to ...
09.04.2023 Probiotic Proof: Probiotic Research Updates (September 2023) In this episode, I’ll walk you through the latest probiotic research updates, including benefits for: -Cognitive health -Mood -Situational anxiety & depression -And more Join me to stay up to date on the latest probiotic science. Featured Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37032856/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37023468/ ...
08.30.2023 What is the BEST Exercise for Brain Health? A look into whether resistance training or cardio is the best exercise for brain health, and exactly why exercise has such a strong effect on your brain. Tune in to hear the exercises backed by science to help boost your ...
08.28.2023 What is Huperzine A & Should You Use It? Learn all you need to know about huperzine A including: -What it is -Where it’s derived from -Its brain benefits -The research on who should (or shouldn’t) take it -And an at-home protocol for taking it Join me. Featured Studies ...
08.21.2023 We Sent in One Stool Sample & Got Two Different Stool Test Results Depending on where you send your stool sample, you can end up with different stool test results. What this means is that your treatment plan could look very different depending on the stool test you use. This also means that ...
08.16.2023 MDMA for PTSD & the Promise of Psychedelics for Mental Health An emerging therapy is the use of MDMA for PTSD, as well as other psychedelics for mental health. Listen in as Allison A Feduccia PhD explains the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health. Featured Studies https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31572236/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33221932/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34114250/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33408811/ ...
08.14.2023 The Science of Probiotics: The Top 4 Gut & Brain Health Benefits EXPLAINED Today I'll break down the science of probiotics, specifically how they provide the four health benefits of improving: -Sibo & dysbiosis -Leaky gut -Brain inflammation -And the stress response Tune in to hear just how powerful probiotics are for your ...
08.09.2023 Probiotic Proof: Research Updates (August 2023) In this episode, I share the latest research updates on probiotics. As you’ll see, today’s research covers an exciting and wide range of conditions, such as using probiotics for: -Brain health -Metabolic health -Body composition -Infection -Cognition -Blood pressure -And ...
08.07.2023 Mold Exposure Story: Healing Cordila's Fatigue, Weight Gain, & Nausea Cordila's mold exposure story might sound familiar—she suddenly hit a wall of symptoms like nausea, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and more, and reached the end of her rope trying to find a solution. When she finally made her way ...
08.02.2023 Gut Talk: Is Exercise Good For the Gut Microbiome? Is exercise good for the gut microbiome? It may not come as a surprise that it is. But not all exercises are equal when it comes to benefiting the microbiome. Tune in to hear why this non-dietary factor impacts gut ...
07.31.2023 Does Being a Weekend Warrior Work? What the Science Says Does being a weekend warrior work? Do you get worthwhile health benefits? Today I'll break down what the research shows about the weekend warrior method, including its benefits and limitations. Join me to learn how to get the most out ...
07.26.2023 How to Know If You Need HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) Supplementation Wondering if you need HCl to help rectify stomach acid levels? Today I'll walk you through: -What HCl is -How it works -Symptoms that tell you that you need it -The truth about stomach acid -And a protocol to get ...
07.24.2023 Probiotic Proof: Saccharomyces boulardii Helps Improve SIBO Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic category with many proven gut health benefits. Until recently, it was thought that those with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) should not only avoid saccharomyces boulardii, but probiotics altogether. Today I'm going to share some ...
07.19.2023 Gut Check: Should You Avoid Probiotics if Using Antibiotics? If you read the recent Washington Post article on the subject, you might wonder "should you avoid probiotics if you're taking antibiotics?" Today I'm going to explain why that isn't the case, by pitting the data from the Washington Post ...
07.17.2023 Health Science Snapshot: NEW Healthy Lifestyle Research (July 2023) Today I'm covering the latest healthy lifestyle research that includes a wide range of topics, including: -The best frequency and step count for health benefits from walking -The best type of exercise for gut health -A simple way to balance ...
07.12.2023 Reduce Methane Dominant SIBO with TWO Simple Supplements There's been an exciting update to methane dominant SIBO research. A recent study shows that supplementing with two simple, widely-accessible supplements can make a big difference for methane dominant SIBO. Tune in to hear what the research shows and how ...
07.10.2023 Lessons in Living a Meaningful Existence From the Paleo Era Finding a meaningful existence seems harder than ever these days. Fortunately, Mark Hawkins knows where we can look—the Paleo era. Today Mark and I are discussing: -What is meaning and purpose? -Why is it so important? -And what can hunter-gatherers ...
07.05.2023 What Are the Optimal Ranges for Thyroid Labs? & More Listener Questions What are the optimal ranges for thyroid labs? Today I'll answer this and other listener-submitted questions about thyroid health. Tune in to hear answers to questions like: -If my labs are normal could it still be a thyroid issue? -How ...
07.03.2023 Want Healthier Relationships? Look to the Hunter-Gatherers If you're interested in having healthier relationships, you'll be interested to hear from Alison Armstrong. Alison is an expert in building understanding between men and women. One way she does this is by tapping into the hunter-gatherer relationship, which can ...
06.28.2023 Gut Check: Debunking the “Probiotics Are Harmful” Myth In this episode, I debunk the myth that probiotics are harmful. Recently, some thought leaders have been suggesting that lactobacillus probiotics should be avoided in those with SIBO. But the problem with this take is the research that was favored ...
06.26.2023 A Simple & Effective Leaky Gut Repair Protocol In this episode, scientific proof comes to light about what works for a leaky gut repair. Leaky gut is when the tight junctions between the cells that line your small intestine loosen. This allows bacterial fragments and undigested food particles ...
06.21.2023 Gut Talk: Updates to Gut Research (June 2023) In this episode, I cover updates to gut research. These updates are grouped into two main categories: gut dysbiosis and immune system. Gut health and immune health go hand-in-hand, so it may not be so shocking to hear how lowering ...
06.19.2023 A First Responder Health Program That Addresses Mental AND Physical Wellness In this episode, Dr. Sunjya Schweig—an expert in complex chronic illnesses—speaks about the first responder health program he devised for the Berkeley Fire Department. Exposure to extreme stressors leaves first responders prone to many health risks themselves. To date, the ...
06.14.2023 Why Some People Struggle to Lose Weight Weight loss is a perennial struggle for many people, and it’s not because they haven’t tried every approach available (including counting calories, restricting carbs, and increasing the amount of exercise they get). Today’s podcast guest, obesity expert Dr. Barbara Corkey, ...
06.12.2023 One Proven & Simple Supplement for Depression In this episode, I share one proven and simple supplement for depression. Depression rates continue to climb, with one out of ten adults and one out of five children experiencing the condition. To counteract depression, research reiterates the value of ...
06.07.2023 FINALLY, a Protein Bar That's Gut Friendly In this episode, you’ll learn from myself, Dr. Hannah Hamlin, and Dr. Scott Spiridigliozzi about Elemental Protein Bar—our clinic’s protein bar that’s gut friendly. I developed the Elemental Protein Bar based on the success of our Elemental Heal meal replacement ...
06.05.2023 Gut Healing Story: How Kyle Overcame Upset Stomach & Diarrhea In this episode, Kyle—a patient at our clinic—shares his gut healing story from beginning to end. When Kyle first came to the clinic, he was already putting in the work with another clinician to resolve his insomnia, upset stomach, diarrhea, ...
05.31.2023 What is the BEST Way to Take Probiotics? In this episode, you’ll learn the best way to take probiotics. Probiotics are a staple for many in their gut-healing journey—and for good reason. They have been shown to help improve digestive and non-digestive symptoms, ranging from diarrhea to brain ...
05.29.2023 Does Exercise Impact Gut Health? The Evidence. In this episode, Dr. Lucy Mailing answers the question, “Does exercise impact gut health?” Inspired by her journey with chronic eczema, Dr. Mailing started looking into the gut-skin connection to improve her symptoms. Seeing this connection spurred her research and ...
05.24.2023 Is Your Thyroid Diagnosis Correct? In this episode, I answer the question, “Is your thyroid diagnosis correct?” Surprisingly, this question is asked more commonly than you think. Even in the functional medicine sphere, thyroid issues are overdiagnosed and overtreated, often leading patients down the wrong ...
05.22.2023 Gut Healing Story: How Simple Steps Healed Sally’s Lifelong Symptoms In this episode, the spotlight is on Sally’s successful gut healing story. While Sally tried a low histamine diet and other remedies on her own, she didn’t find relief of her chronic GI and histamine-related symptoms until working with Dr. ...
05.17.2023 The BEST Type of Exercise for Depression According to Research In this episode, I run through a series of high-quality studies that provide insight to: what is the best type of exercise for depression? It’s no secret that there are many ways that exercise benefits your physical health, from improving ...
05.15.2023 Healing Leaky Gut & Inflammation with Dr. Jockers In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Jockers about what really works for healing leaky gut syndrome. When your gut is “leaky,” symptoms from diarrhea to joint pain to brain fog can occur. These symptoms point to a larger ...
05.10.2023 An Effective Treatment Instead of HRT for Symptoms In this episode, I share how one of our patients, Amy, struggled to find success with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead found relief with probiotics. As she worked through these issues with our ...
05.08.2023 Updates in Probiotic Research for Oral Health & Kid’s Health This episode covers updates in probiotic research related to children’s health, oral health, and infections. By listening in, you’ll get answers to the following questions: Does strain-specificity matter when using probiotics for kids? Do probiotics improve tolerance to infant formula? ...
05.03.2023 The Surprising Connection Between Coffee and Gut Health https://drruscio.com/coffee-and-gut-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://ruscioinstitute.com Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources
05.01.2023 Is Coffee Good For You? For many people, coffee serves as a go-to energy source. Besides its ability to keep us awake through a long day, is coffee good for you? Listen in to learn how it can help with a wide range of disorders ...
04.26.2023 How to Identify and Treat a Sluggish Thyroid Conventional and functional health practitioners both do things right and wrong when it comes to treating a sluggish thyroid. This episode offers the best data points from both sides, informing you on how to interpret thyroid lab values, determine if ...
04.24.2023 Promising Research Shows Thyroid Medication May Not Be Needed According to research, 37–61% of people may not need to be on thyroid medication. Listen in on the studies that show why medication isn't always the answer to support your thyroid and what can help instead. https://www.drruscio.com/thryoid-medication-may-not-be-needed My book Healthy ...
04.19.2023 Cold Exposure is Backed by Science–How it Benefits Health Immersing yourself in a cold shower or an ice bath might sound crazy, but it’s crazy effective, according to research. Hear what health ailments it has shown to benefit and how you can get started doing it yourself. https://www.drruscio.com/cold-exposure-backed-by-science My ...
04.17.2023 An Effective, Gut-Friendly Meal Replacement Shake When your gut is inflamed, similar to an injury, sometimes rest is the best solution. An elemental diet (short-term, exclusive consumption of a nutrient-dense meal replacement shake) gives your gut a chance to heal. It’s one of the most effective ...
04.12.2023 The Two Most Effective Supplements For Your Gut Microbiome A healthy gut can translate to better digestion, skin, metabolism, mood, cognition, and more. But what supplements can help keep your gut health in check? On the podcast, I cover the two most effective supplements for your gut microbiome and ...
04.10.2023 Early Warning Signs of Over-Exercising Challenging yourself in a workout is one thing, but when you ramp up training too much or too hard, it comes with negative side effects. I’ve felt these effects, as have clients of Dr. Mike T. Nelson. In this episode, ...
04.05.2023 Spotting a Hashimoto’s Misdiagnosis and Treating The Real Cause Lab testing done by a previous functional health practitioner told John he had Hashimoto’s and needed to avoid meat. Following the practitioner’s recommendations, he began a vegan diet, which only made him feel worse. When John came to our clinic, ...
04.03.2023 The Truth About Genetic Testing For Your Health Can testing your genetics improve your health? In this episode, hear the latest evidence that demonstrates why it’s not as helpful as it’s made out to be and what is actually effective for improving mental clarity, weight loss outcomes, digestive ...
03.29.2023 Research-Backed Natural Remedies for Mood, Heart Health, & More In this podcast episode, many natural therapies are under analysis. Can vitamin D improve depression? Does mindfulness relieve long COVID symptoms and ulcerative colitis flares? Are coffee and omega-3s good for your heart? The featured findings can help inform you ...

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